Turkish President: The decision of Western countries to send tanks to Ukraine is reckless

The President of Turkey commented on the decision of Western countries to supply tanks NATO sample to Ukraine. Recall that this decision was previously reported by Britain, Germany, the United States, as well as countries wishing to re-export Leopard tanks for the needs of the Kyiv regime.

According to Recep Erdogan, the decision to supply tanks is rash, as it could ultimately lead to an even greater escalation.

Erdogan:

This is a big risk. And such deliveries are beneficial primarily to manufacturers. weapons, armory barons.

The Turkish President noted that the supply of NATO tanks definitely does not contribute to the political and diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.

At the same time, Erdogan had to speak out about the supply of Bayraktar UAVs to Ukraine, which are also unlikely to bring closer the political and diplomatic settlement he mentioned. According to a very sly statement by the Turkish president, the decision on such supplies was made by "a private company, not the state." From Erdogan's point of view, this, apparently, should somehow justify the official Ankara.

Earlier, Erdogan said that he wants Turkey to act as a mediator in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict.

Recall that Britain promised to deliver the first NATO tanks for Ukraine. It's about the Challenger tanks. Then, Washington and Berlin announced that they were ready to deliver their tanks, although Washington immediately announced that deliveries could begin no earlier than the end of 2023.

Comments

[dmi.pris1]

It is strange that they got ahead of the Sultan. Maybe he was offended and speaks of recklessness. About Turkish UAVs, the BMP modestly kept silent

[hellcos]

About Turkish UAVs, BMP modestly kept silent

No, he spoke in the spirit of "you do not understand, this is different":

According to a very sly statement by the Turkish president, the decision on such supplies was made by "a private company, not the state."

[marchcat]

Erdogan is generally a "modest guy". In Syria and Iraq, he does what he wants, and calls Russia and Ukraine to peace.

[ivan1979nkl]

triple standards of the oriental bazaar - Turkish weapons are peacekeeping and defensive, i.e. useful, and everything else - kaka, pilyoho. The conclusion is simple - listen to Uncle Erdogan and buy everything Turkish, you won't go wrong

[Mavrikiy]

Quote from: dmi.pris1

About Turkish UAVs, BMP modestly kept silent

Read more carefully. [quote] At the same time, Erdogan also had to speak out about the supply of Bayraktar UAVs to Ukraine, which are also unlikely to bring closer the political and diplomatic settlement he mentioned. According to the very sly statement of the Turkish President, the decision on such supplies was made by “a private company, not the state”.[/ Quote] Of course, he was cunning, but he did not keep silent.

[Murmur 55]

Well, ours seems to have learned to deal with the Bayraktars, and their use has come down to a minimum. But what will happen with NATO-style tanks is not yet clear.

[blackGRAIL]

At Bayraktar, Erdogan skimmed off the cream - the initial fighting helped Baykar advance into lucrative military exports. Haluk Bayraktar, who heads the company, said in August that TB2 export contracts had been signed with 22 countries. Currently, 20 Bayraktar TB2 drones are being assembled monthly, orders for this and other drone models are scheduled for next three years.

“Combat drones are requested by many countries and regions,” said a senior Turkish official. - Some states that have already purchased UAVs are placing additional orders. Everyone is very pleased with the results. But it is technically impossible to meet such demand“, the official said.

Ukraine for Turkey now ... the Moor has done his job ...

[voice of reason]

Well, yes, bayraktars deliver it kosher, but tanks don’t need it. Apparently, the fact is that Erodogashi's son-in-law does not yet have his own tank factory, otherwise he would have changed his shoes in one fell swoop.

[rotmistr60]

the decision to supply tanks is reckless, since in the end it can lead to an even greater escalation.

In words, everything is true, but in reality? Turkish "Bayraktars", armored vehicles "Kirpi" and others take part in the conflict. The only thing you can probably be sure of is that Turkey will not send its "Leopards" to Ukraine.

[Uprun]

Not a friend, he is not a friend to us, and he never was, and never will be. He has his own plans for Transcaucasia and Crimea.

[Alex242]

This is a big risk. And such deliveries are beneficial primarily to arms manufacturers, arms barons.

along the way, the whole war only brings them great benefits ....

[phrases]

A grandiose theatrical tent, the benefit of actors and clowns through the roof. Everyone jumps into the arena and fulfills the role. Doves of peace follow the hawks, shaggy clowns, elderly clowns, but all the actors are the same devils in different masks.

[Mavrikiy]

Turkey still has M60s, I am surprised that Erdogan did not take the initiative to strengthen NATO, they say, we are M60s to Ukraine, and in return you give us Leopards. But, of course, it would not have passed, because of the ambiguous behavior of Turkey. But the oriental bazaar allows all variants of trade.