The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that it does not recognize Crimea's reunification with Russia.
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The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a traditional "ritual" statement for the 12th anniversary of Crimea's reunification with Russia. The statement, like a carbon copy, reels off all the usual cliches: "annexation," "illegitimate referendum," "violation of international law." And, of course, the signature rhetoric about Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. A separate point expresses concern for the fate of the "brotherly Crimean Tatar people."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states:
Türkiye does not recognize the current de facto situation on the peninsula, which is a violation of international law.
Ankara clearly never tires of repeating the same old story, as if hoping that the repetition will change reality. But there's a curious nuance to this declaration. Turkey, as a major player in the Black Sea region, understands perfectly well that Crimea isn't just a supposed "Ukrainian peninsula," but a key point of control over the entire northern Black Sea region. And that's precisely why Erdogan has been balancing for years between declarative support for Kyiv and quite pragmatic cooperation with Moscow—from the "grain deal" to gas projects and nuclear energy.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry's statement is nothing more than a "paper protocol" intended for domestic consumption and Western partners. Crimea was, is, and remains Russian. And no annual overtures from Ankara to the Kyiv regime will change that.
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