**Details:** Erdoğan noted that the annexation of Crimea, which Türkiye has opposed from the beginning, has further deepened the suffering of Crimean Tatars who were deported from the peninsula 80 years ago.
**Quote from Erdoğan:** “Our support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence is unwavering. The return of Crimea to Ukraine is a requirement of international law.”
He stressed that ensuring the security and well-being of Crimean Tatars is one of the priorities of Türkiye’s foreign policy.
Erdoğan also stressed that Crimean Tatars have the right to live a free, secure and peaceful life in their homeland.
frostedwaffles on
This seems to be somewhat significant to have Turkey acknowledge this regarding Ukraine, would it not be?
adarkuccio on
Wow I agree with Erdogan
vb90 on
Power move. Turkey doesn’t give a shit about Russia unless it benefits them. And even though they’re in NATO, they don’t give a shit about that and will retaliate militarily on any aggression from Kremlin.
Plus, the gas pipeline in the Black Sea crosses their waters.
This is pretty big, I think calls were made and Turkey will get something in return for their “diplomacy” here.
Uncle___Screwtape on
Well said! Now do Cyprus
AyeAye711 on
International law requires the return of North Cyprus 🇨🇾
SenseOfRumor on
I’ll bet Putin didn’t like that.
BubsyFanboy on
Okay, so at least we agree on that much.
lurk779 on
Let’s see if he tells this to pootler once he shows up in Turkey.
No, sorry, I mean:
Let’s see if he tells this to pootler’s body double once he shows up in Turkey.
Rossum81 on
It also requires Türkiye getting out of Cyprus.
peffour on
Brics application got declined or something?
Walnutshark on
Great, now who’s gonna enforce this?
xDrewstroyerx on
“We want to join your BRICS.”
“Also, GTFO out of Ukraine.”
s0ggyCS on
Also requires turkey to get out of Syria and Cyprus
Right ? Right…
wrixle_claire18 on
2024 is becoming pretty schizophrenic experience by this point.
throwy4444 on
Does this statement have any real impact? Erdogan is well known for playing both sides. He may be saying this because he wants some concession from Russia or Ukraine. I doubt that this comment will actually shift foreign policy.
Weird, I haven’t seen any flying pigs. Anyone know if hell froze over?
Coast_watcher on
It’s a Crimea
2HDFloppyDisk on
Just a distraction to divert attention away from him attempting to become the dictator of Turkey
Pride_Before_Fall on
Cute coming from someone who is also occupying other county’s territory.
AdeptFelix on
For as much of a jackass Erdogan is 99% of the time, it’s not surprising that he is taking an anti-Russia position. This is pretty much the reason why Turkey remains in NATO despite the massive culture gap.
DuhRiley on
International law requires return of east Cyprus to Greece. Quite literally a state built upon genocide.
BeaverMissed1 on
It might also require Legitimate elections
Protato900 on
International law requires return of Northern Cyprus to Cyprus -Rest of the world
WorldEcho on
Thank you for acknowledging that. Also Donetsk and the other stolen areas too.
HallInternational434 on
Even china doesn’t consider crimea part of Russia, says its Ukraine
dwolfe127 on
There is no country that matters that recognizes any of Russia’s occupied territory as Russia.
Which-Outcome5184 on
Just trying to offset joining BRICS.
ConsiderTheBulldog on
Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, has said that Crimea should return to Ukraine in accordance with international law.
**Source:** Erdoğan, in a video address to the participants of the Crimean Platform Leaders Summit, the text of which is quoted by the Turkish state agency [Anadolu](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/turkish-president-erdogan-reaffirms-support-for-kyiv-calls-for-crimeas-return-to-ukraine/3327489), reports European Pravda
**Details:** Erdoğan noted that the annexation of Crimea, which Türkiye has opposed from the beginning, has further deepened the suffering of Crimean Tatars who were deported from the peninsula 80 years ago.
**Quote from Erdoğan:** “Our support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence is unwavering. The return of Crimea to Ukraine is a requirement of international law.”
He stressed that ensuring the security and well-being of Crimean Tatars is one of the priorities of Türkiye’s foreign policy.
Erdoğan also stressed that Crimean Tatars have the right to live a free, secure and peaceful life in their homeland.
This seems to be somewhat significant to have Turkey acknowledge this regarding Ukraine, would it not be?
Wow I agree with Erdogan
Power move. Turkey doesn’t give a shit about Russia unless it benefits them. And even though they’re in NATO, they don’t give a shit about that and will retaliate militarily on any aggression from Kremlin.
Plus, the gas pipeline in the Black Sea crosses their waters.
This is pretty big, I think calls were made and Turkey will get something in return for their “diplomacy” here.
Well said! Now do Cyprus
International law requires the return of North Cyprus 🇨🇾
I’ll bet Putin didn’t like that.
Okay, so at least we agree on that much.
Let’s see if he tells this to pootler once he shows up in Turkey.
No, sorry, I mean:
Let’s see if he tells this to pootler’s body double once he shows up in Turkey.
It also requires Türkiye getting out of Cyprus.
Brics application got declined or something?
Great, now who’s gonna enforce this?
“We want to join your BRICS.”
“Also, GTFO out of Ukraine.”
Also requires turkey to get out of Syria and Cyprus
Right ? Right…
2024 is becoming pretty schizophrenic experience by this point.
Does this statement have any real impact? Erdogan is well known for playing both sides. He may be saying this because he wants some concession from Russia or Ukraine. I doubt that this comment will actually shift foreign policy.
Did Russia bounce a check?
Someone on [](https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/) said it perfectly:
“Turkey is the ultimate wild card.”
Weird, I haven’t seen any flying pigs. Anyone know if hell froze over?
It’s a Crimea
Just a distraction to divert attention away from him attempting to become the dictator of Turkey
Cute coming from someone who is also occupying other county’s territory.
For as much of a jackass Erdogan is 99% of the time, it’s not surprising that he is taking an anti-Russia position. This is pretty much the reason why Turkey remains in NATO despite the massive culture gap.
International law requires return of east Cyprus to Greece. Quite literally a state built upon genocide.
It might also require Legitimate elections
International law requires return of Northern Cyprus to Cyprus -Rest of the world
Thank you for acknowledging that. Also Donetsk and the other stolen areas too.
Even china doesn’t consider crimea part of Russia, says its Ukraine
There is no country that matters that recognizes any of Russia’s occupied territory as Russia.
Just trying to offset joining BRICS.
Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made A Great Point