[Straight Vermonter]

If Turkey ends up radical Muslim, they have access to eastern Europe through Ukraine.

You probably should consult a map.

[grania]

Just checked the map. Turkey has the southern coast of the Black Sea, with easy access into Greece. Russia’s a strong buffer on the north. Ukraine can’t be depended on. To keep access to Europe from Turkey through the Black Sea, you need Russia. Who stops an ISIS with access to both the Med and the Black Sea?