Turkey Ready to Send Troops to Ukraine if Necessary, Source Says
Turkey, with its second largest army in NATO after the United States, could contribute to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, a Turkish defence ministry source said on Wednesday. The source stated that discussions on a Turkish deployment remained conceptual and emphasized that initial deployments would involve non-combatant units to monitor a ceasefire. Turkey has maintained cordial relations with both Russia and Ukraine throughout their war, though it is historically a rival of Moscow.
- This situation highlights the complex web of international relationships and interests in Ukraine, where a peaceful resolution may require delicate diplomatic efforts.
- Will the potential involvement of Turkish troops ultimately tip the balance towards or against Russia's negotiating position on peacekeeping measures?