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To: Freelance Warrior

There is not much being reported in the news on this issue. Since Turkey is a member of NATO, and Putin has taken a hard line against interference by the West, is there a danger of this becoming a flashpoint. Could NATO be dragged into war with Russia by the Turks?

I haven’t found any updates on the situation.


15 posted on 12/02/2016 8:44:57 PM PST by greeneyes
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To: greeneyes
Could NATO be dragged into war with Russia by the Turks?

Well, the Su-24 incident hasn't ignited a war, though it was a classic situation when a war breaks out. Moreover, Russia's main supply route (still not the only possible) is via the Turkish straits. I think, these facts are a good reason for Russia to be cautious. As for Turkey, Russia is one of the largest customers of its beach resorts and vegetable farms. Erdogan seems to have needed a reminder of this, which has been the Russian visa and food import sanctions.

16 posted on 12/04/2016 8:52:56 AM PST by Freelance Warrior (A Russian.)
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To: greeneyes

So, a Russia-NATO war is unlikely.


17 posted on 12/04/2016 8:53:54 AM PST by Freelance Warrior (A Russian.)
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