Russia

The Sneaky Master Plan Behind Erdogan’s Sudden Split From Putin

POTENTIAL BREAKUP SONG

After months of carefully navigating a relationship with Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be calling it quits.

A photo composite of President Putin and President Erdogan with the NATO symbol, Turkish flag, and EU symbol in the background.
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