This is all bull crap. I believe none of it. The Russians did not get baited but I assure you there will be hell to pay for the Turks (AND THEY KNOW IT). The fun will be next time with the new ant-air craft missiles deployed in northern Syria by the Russian heros. They have a 200 mile range and the next time the Russians see aggressive air attacks on their forces, it will be obliteration for the Turks.
Everyone I talk to is solidly behind the Russian in Syria and want no part over there at all.
“Article 5” specifically covers only “Armed attacks IN Europe or North America”. Turkey is not in Europe — NOT EVEN CLOSE!! and there is ABSOLUTELY NO ARTICLE 5 treaty agreement for attacks TURKEY —NONE!! It would be ILLEGAL!!
” “Article 5†specifically covers only “Armed attacks IN Europe or North Americaâ€. Turkey is not in Europe — NOT EVEN CLOSE!! and there is ABSOLUTELY NO ARTICLE 5 treaty agreement for attacks TURKEY —NONE!! It would be ILLEGAL!! “
1. Turkey is considered in EurAsia with parts in each continent.
2. The NATO perspective is that Turkey is part of Europe as it is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. NATO is a serious defense agreement. Russia will do nothing directly to Turkey.