NATO member acknowledges Russia's right to self-defense
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the seriousness of Moscow's revised nuclear doctrine as a reaction to emerging threats. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Moscow’s revised nuclear doctrine is a reaction to Western threats, according to Türkiye.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that the West should take note of Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine, which demonstrates Moscow’s right and capability to defend itself against perceived threats.
The proposed changes to Russia's strategic deterrent were announced in September, coinciding with Ukraine's request for Western support for long-range strikes into Russian territory. The updated doctrine was officially adopted on Tuesday, shortly after Ukraine launched US-supplied missiles at Bryansk Region.
“I think that this statement by Russia is, above all, a measure taken in response to the stance taken against it, concerning the use of conventional weapons,” Erdogan remarked during a press conference following the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He added, “I think that this issue must be considered by NATO officials. Russia has the right and ability to protect itself and to take measures for its defense. And it was compelled to take these measures.”
Erdogan acknowledged that NATO countries also have the right to self-defense, but warned that “there are no upsides to a war involving nuclear weapons.”
Reports surfaced over the weekend from multiple US outlets indicating that US President Joe Biden had lifted the restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US-supplied rockets. The White House has neither confirmed nor denied these claims, although Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky stated on Tuesday that the reports were accurate.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the West that Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles would alter the nature of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and effectively involve NATO as a direct participant in the fighting.
Since 2022, the US and its allies have contributed nearly $200 billion in aid to Ukraine while maintaining that their involvement does not make them parties to the conflict. Despite being a NATO member, Türkiye has refrained from imposing sanctions against Russia and has preserved relations with both Moscow and Kyiv.
Erdogan explained that both Russia and Ukraine are Türkiye’s neighbors, indicating the importance of maintaining bilateral ties with each. All three nations share a border along the Black Sea.
“I hope that we will achieve a definitive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia as soon as possible and secure the peace the planet has been eagerly waiting for,” he remarked. Türkiye facilitated the initial negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in March 2022, but the promising dialogue collapsed after the West expressed its unwavering support for Kyiv and reluctance to negotiate with Moscow.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that the West should take note of Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine, which demonstrates Moscow’s right and capability to defend itself against perceived threats.
The proposed changes to Russia's strategic deterrent were announced in September, coinciding with Ukraine's request for Western support for long-range strikes into Russian territory. The updated doctrine was officially adopted on Tuesday, shortly after Ukraine launched US-supplied missiles at Bryansk Region.
“I think that this statement by Russia is, above all, a measure taken in response to the stance taken against it, concerning the use of conventional weapons,” Erdogan remarked during a press conference following the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He added, “I think that this issue must be considered by NATO officials. Russia has the right and ability to protect itself and to take measures for its defense. And it was compelled to take these measures.”
Erdogan acknowledged that NATO countries also have the right to self-defense, but warned that “there are no upsides to a war involving nuclear weapons.”
Reports surfaced over the weekend from multiple US outlets indicating that US President Joe Biden had lifted the restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US-supplied rockets. The White House has neither confirmed nor denied these claims, although Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky stated on Tuesday that the reports were accurate.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the West that Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles would alter the nature of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and effectively involve NATO as a direct participant in the fighting.
Since 2022, the US and its allies have contributed nearly $200 billion in aid to Ukraine while maintaining that their involvement does not make them parties to the conflict. Despite being a NATO member, Türkiye has refrained from imposing sanctions against Russia and has preserved relations with both Moscow and Kyiv.
Erdogan explained that both Russia and Ukraine are Türkiye’s neighbors, indicating the importance of maintaining bilateral ties with each. All three nations share a border along the Black Sea.
“I hope that we will achieve a definitive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia as soon as possible and secure the peace the planet has been eagerly waiting for,” he remarked. Türkiye facilitated the initial negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in March 2022, but the promising dialogue collapsed after the West expressed its unwavering support for Kyiv and reluctance to negotiate with Moscow.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
