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September 2, 2026
Erdogan Affirms Turkey's Commitment to the West Amidst Closer Ties with Russia and China
- Erdogan met with Putin to discuss nuclear cooperation during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
- Turkey aims for full membership in the SCO, which includes major powers like Russia and China.
- Erdogan emphasizes the need for maritime security in the Black Sea to protect commercial shipping.
- Turkey previously brokered a crucial grain deal to aid global food supplies, which has since faced challenges.
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- Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security blocSep 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM · Reuters
- Erdogan says Turkey is not turning its back on the West as it deepens ties with Russia, ChinaSep 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM · AP