Turkey will hold national elections on Sunday that look set to be the toughest test of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's long political career.
In an interview with the BBC, Kilicdaroglu said he wants to prioritize relations with the West, rather than Russia.Erdogan has cultivated a close personal relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Not long after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Turkish leader declared himself a mediator.deal brokered by the United Nations
Cevikoz, the aide to Erodgan's challenger, said the opposition alliance did not"approve" of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and, if their candidate wins, they would"continue to facilitate" solutions for the problems between Russia and Ukraine.Erdogan's ambitious foreign policy has made Turkey a key player in the Middle East.
Turkey currently has the world's largest refugee population, with some 4 million displaced people living in the country. Most are Syrians, though there are also large number of Iraqis, Iranians and Afghans. The high numbers and Turkey's geographic location have made the country a de-facto gatekeeper for the European Union: Ankara signed a deal with the EU to limit the number of asylum seekers reaching European soil.
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