TR Foreign Policy & Geopolitics

[Heartbang]

Armenians, Greeks and Cypriots.

3 of them got curbstomped by the Turks so they have to make an alliance against us thinking they will take on us.

You bet! And they're yearning for a 2nd plate

 

[Barry]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1764371998984061424

 

[Afif]

Officially state department always had the same position, iirc. It is just some US politicians who were making a fuss for whatever reasons.

 

[Sanchez]

Yup. Nothing has changed, though Greeks tried so hard and spent presumably millions to enact a change on actual policy. This doesn't mean anything on the ground, but is a confirmation of the failure of the Greek diplomacy in regards to territorial waters, airspace and EEZ in the region. They did manage to have plenty of other wins tho.

 

[Iskander]

3 days ago, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova came out to journalists with a badge presented to her by Azerbaijani youth, a symbol of the Victory of the Azerbaijani army in the Karabakh war.
This was probably the last nail driven into the coffin of the Russian-Armenian union...

Today, Armenia officially demanded that Moscow withdraw Russian border guards from Iravan airport.

 

[what]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1764371998984061424

Can anyone share a link to that report? My Google skills have failed me.

 

[Kartal1]

Very difficult situation to sort out.

We should be limiting Russian influence while encouraging good relations between Gagauzia and Moldova. Asking Russia for help in these times is not bringing anything good for the image of Gagauzia. They should exclusively search for Turkish support and if they need something from Moldova that they can not achieve trough a direct talks they should ask us to broker a solution that will be respected by both Moldova and Gagauzia. This way Gagauzia will align with the Turkish position regarding the whole Russia-Ukraine issue which is neutral/passive support for Ukraine with the luxury of remaining totally neutral, cooperating with Moldova with gains brought by Turkish brokering and guarantees. The situation in Gagauzia is very hard and by the looks not very bright. A pro-Russian regional government in a pro-EU country, asking for help Russia with no direct connection to Russia. This is asking for trouble. They should stop flying in the skies, step firmly on the ground, reinforce their autonomy and start support for the EU integration. There is no better option for them right now.

While Turkiye works day and night on reverting the results of Russian influence in Central Asia, the Gagauz people are deepening relationship with Russia. I know Russian influence is deeply rooted, but we should do something more about it. I think it is time for a new political party in Gagauzia...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1765557975509348478

 

[Sanchez]

Türkiye and Somalia signed an agreement to explore and develop oil and gas in Somali territories.

This aims to utilize local resources for Somalia's benefit and bolster Türkiye's energy ties in the Horn of Africa.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1765681691358839162

 

[GoatsMilk]

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"Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Russian state-controlled broadcaster RT and one of the most prominent faces of pro-Kremlin propaganda called Armenia's PM Pashinyan "a traitor to the Armenian people," who was "steering the nation towards ruin". She warned, "If the Armenian people persist in supporting him, there will be no Armenia in five years' time, just as there's no Karabakh in the form that the Armenian people desire."

As much as she's that got typical Russian cultural fanaticism for violence and tyranny, she's right, the russians will annex them if Armenia thinks she can stay enemies with Turkey/Azerbaijan while trying to suck of a new daddy in the west.

Only way Armenia can seperate from Russia in the mid term is to stop the hostility against Turkey/Azerbaijan and make peace. Then build security ties with Turkey/Azerbaijan and then if she wants to kick the Russians out she can.

 

[GoatsMilk]

Its so obvious the trap the westerners are setting the armenians up for. Armenians dont learn from their failed history. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

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Just like we couldnt allow Russia to annex Ukraine, we cannot allow them to annex Armenia, Turkey/Azerbaijan must have plans for if that day comes that the Russian thugs attempt another violent invasion.

 

[Bozan]

Its so obvious the trap the westerners are setting the armenians up for. Armenians dont learn from their failed history. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

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Just like we couldnt allow Russia to annex Ukraine, we cannot allow them to annex Armenia, Turkey/Azerbaijan must have plans for if that day comes that the Russian thugs attempt another violent invasion.

If it is Turkey and Azerbaijan that must war against Russia, that's great for the people who want to curb Erdogan.

Two birds, one stone.

 

[Kartal1]

x.com

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"Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Russian state-controlled broadcaster RT and one of the most prominent faces of pro-Kremlin propaganda called Armenia's PM Pashinyan "a traitor to the Armenian people," who was "steering the nation towards ruin". She warned, "If the Armenian people persist in supporting him, there will be no Armenia in five years' time, just as there's no Karabakh in the form that the Armenian people desire."

As much as she's that got typical Russian cultural fanaticism for violence and tyranny, she's right, the russians will annex them if Armenia thinks she can stay enemies with Turkey/Azerbaijan while trying to suck of a new daddy in the west.

Only way Armenia can seperate from Russia in the mid term is to stop the hostility against Turkey/Azerbaijan and make peace. Then build security ties with Turkey/Azerbaijan and then if she wants to kick the Russians out she can.

What Pashinyan needs is one more military fail and I am confident that he is done. The Armenian people will remove him themselves and we know what happens next.

Russia is surely hardening the tone especially after Russian troops were asked to leave Armenia.

One thing is for sure:

Russians are not good neighbours.

 

[what]

Pashinyan staying has been pretty good so far, let's hope for another term.

 

[Baryshx]

Armenia, despite Moscow’s stern warning, continues the “diversification game” in the military and security spheres. Greek Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Dendias visited Yerevan.
Dendias said that Greece sees itself as a country that will help Armenia as much as possible, taking into account historical ties, and also because these are very close countries. “We really want to do this,”
ANikolaos Dendias stated: “We have created a successful trilateral defense cooperation between Armenia, Greece and Cyprus. But there could be other trilateral or quadrilateral relations with France and India – with important countries, important powers, very powerful mutual friends of Armenia and Greece.”

Greece is on fire these days. After the statements and publications of Turkiye and the US on some issues (Mediterranean and Aegean maps), Greek government officials have been traveling to all countries that have bad relations with Turkiye.

 

[Iskander]

Greece is on fire these days. After the statements and publications of Turkiye and the US on some issues (Mediterranean and Aegean maps), Greek government officials have been traveling to all countries that have bad relations with Turkiye.

The Prime Minister of Greece was literally under Russian fire.
Mitsotakis made a statement the day after his visit to Odessa. The day before, when Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Zelensky were inspecting the city port, explosions occurred there. The politicians did not have time to take cover.
Mitsotakis made a statement to Putin:
“In this dark hour for Europe, as war has returned to our continent, we have demonstrated our resolve and unwavering support for Ukraine in an unprecedented—dare I say unexpected to some of our enemies—show of unity... We must have only one message to the Kremlin: You You won’t scare us!”
Mitsotakis was very angry. I've never seen him like this.

However, compare for yourself

Athens decided to be at enmity with Russia?!
It seems that soon we will hear the cries of the Greeks: Komşuuu! Save us from the Russians!

 

[Anastasius]

The Prime Minister of Greece was literally under Russian fire.
Mitsotakis made a statement the day after his visit to Odessa. The day before, when Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Zelensky were inspecting the city port, explosions occurred there. The politicians did not have time to take cover.
Mitsotakis made a statement to Putin:
“In this dark hour for Europe, as war has returned to our continent, we have demonstrated our resolve and unwavering support for Ukraine in an unprecedented—dare I say unexpected to some of our enemies—show of unity... We must have only one message to the Kremlin: You You won’t scare us!”
Mitsotakis was very angry. I've never seen him like this.

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However, compare for yourself

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Athens decided to be at enmity with Russia?!
It seems that soon we will hear the cries of the Greeks: Komşuuu! Save us from the Russians!

Greeks can afford to piss off Russia because any invasion will end up going through Turkiye first anyway.

Reminds me of the Polish joke about asking a genie to make Mongolians invade Poland because it means they end up going through Russia twice.

 

[GoatsMilk]

The Prime Minister of Greece was literally under Russian fire.
Mitsotakis made a statement the day after his visit to Odessa. The day before, when Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Zelensky were inspecting the city port, explosions occurred there. The politicians did not have time to take cover.
Mitsotakis made a statement to Putin:
“In this dark hour for Europe, as war has returned to our continent, we have demonstrated our resolve and unwavering support for Ukraine in an unprecedented—dare I say unexpected to some of our enemies—show of unity... We must have only one message to the Kremlin: You You won’t scare us!”
Mitsotakis was very angry. I've never seen him like this.

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However, compare for yourself

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Athens decided to be at enmity with Russia?!
It seems that soon we will hear the cries of the Greeks: Komşuuu! Save us from the Russians!

The thing is if the Russian army strikes had killed the Greek PM it would have meant nothing more then a few angry articles in western papers. It would mean absolutely nothing to Russia or the wider geostrategic picture. The sooner the greeks realise they are at best just a pawn on the chessboard the sooner they can follow productive and sane policies.

 

[TR_123456]

Armenia, despite Moscow’s stern warning, continues the “diversification game” in the military and security spheres. Greek Minister of National Defense Nikolaos Dendias visited Yerevan.
Dendias said that Greece sees itself as a country that will help Armenia as much as possible, taking into account historical ties, and also because these are very close countries. “We really want to do this,”
ANikolaos Dendias stated: “We have created a successful trilateral defense cooperation between Armenia, Greece and Cyprus. But there could be other trilateral or quadrilateral relations with France and India – with important countries, important powers, very powerful mutual friends of Armenia and Greece.”

Yes,France should send soldiers.
African humiliation was not enough.

 

[GoatsMilk]

 

[Scott Summers]

A Russian invasion of Greece would have been far better for Turkey instead of Ukraine.