Negotiations over the grain corridor have exposed a growing strategic partnership between Erdoğan and Putin. The longevity of sanctions over the Ukraine war will increase Russia’s financial dependency on Turkey. Meanwhile, the Turkish economy is in dire need of cash from Russia. Putin’s support for Erdoğan’s success in Turkey’s 2023 presidential elections is also a critical factor in Ankara-Moscow relations, including those around the grain deal. Unlike western political leaders, Putin is a shrewd chess player working to shape his rivals’ domestic affairs through strategic decisions. READ MORE
Deepening Ties between Erdogan and Putin
Mustafa Gurbuz 
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