Istanbul, Turkey Just when it seemed like Finland and Sweden's accession into NATO was imminent, Turkey has taken its allies by surprise by throwing a wrench into the works.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he didn't view"positively" the Nordic countries' desire to join the alliance, accusing the two of being"like guesthouses for terror organizations." He told his party lawmakers in Ankara on Wednesday that he expects NATO members to"understand, respect and support" Turkey's security issues.
Turkey could stall Sweden joining NATO. See what PM says about negotiating with them 01:14Erdogan accused the two countries of harboring members of the separatist militant Kurdistan's Workers Party, also known as PKK. The PKK, which seeks an independent state in Turkey, has been in an armed struggle with that country for decades and has been designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
Finland's president 'not worried' Turkey will block his country's NATO bid 01:26Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Saturday that her country, just like the rest of the EU, considered PKK a terrorist organization. The government has said it is ready to iron out any obstacles in talks with Turkey. Ankara has also demanded that Sweden and Finland drop an arms embargo that was slapped on Turkey in 2019 following its military offensive in northeastern Syria.
Erdogan is the Joe Manchin of NATO.
What sort of question is this,be straightforward with issues and stop protecting nonsense. What problem did Turkey caused? Just let the world know. Thank you
Cuz this is all set up, just for show..
Because Turkey also has ambitions of invading sovereign nations, particularly Greece. Erdogan has repeatedly stated he wants more Greek islands, yet the West has done nothing. Turkey’s 1974 invasion & occupation of Cyprus is STILL a major issue that EU & US do nothing on.
Because Erdogan is a pro Russia strong man. Dats why!!
Because he don't what happened to ukraine will happen to Sweden and Finland and if its happened while this countries in Nato he have get involved in war with Nato against Russian. Turkey always looking for peace no war from the begin of Russia and ukraine war.
' The PKK, which seeks an independent state in Turkey, has been in an armed struggle with that country for decades and has been designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.' Stop supporting the terrorist then join NATO. Simple as
I wonder if NATO can expel existing members…that might solve a problem!
Because he is a dictator just look how the people live there lots of misery and poverty ...
This is more than Kurdish militia or the arm embargo ..... Erdogan and Putin have a good personal relationship, period.
They want piece of the pie, bribes ala US style.
TURKEY is not. It's looking after it's geo-political interest like the U.S. says it always does The alliance appears to have been operating on a *first amongst equal' basis Therefore, every dog has its day Cèst la vie
What a 🐔💩
I have nothing to do with you! or you! or you the other! But let me tell you something that you probably thought of it but would never be able to articulate! He is saving Europe and the world at a bigger picture from an apocalyptic disaster! behind the curtain everyone thanks him
Why is NATO causing problems?
How can Turkey use his military power to protect Finland and Sweden while these countries support terrorist groups like PKK who killed thousands of Turkish soldiers by terror attacks and still continue attacking.
If the war brings in other counties , and makes a ww3 . Turkey will go on the side of Russia as both leaders are friends , thats why
Becuase Turkey wants more...a,b,c,d,e...
Never give ear to dictators let some else in Turkey say that
Erdogan is rebellious
because Finland Sweden supporting kurdish terrorists
Especially Sweden supports PKK/YPG which are terrorist organization and everybody knows that in the region.
I don't like Erdogan but it's because Sweden and Finland is funding terror organisations named PKK/YPG Did you know these organisations kidnaps kids at 8-13 yo and trains them to form guerillas and send kids just to die?
Maybe he's not a fan of the USA and how it treats it's own people. Unbelievable I know.
So, you can concerns of Turkey a 'problem' but 'concerns' of Finland and other neighborhood countries to Russia over invasion 'a wise idea'. Why nowadays there is a huge common sense breakdown? Mental healthy or what? Hypocrisy or what? I don't get it
中国高官犯贱，有辱国家。。。。 不要以国家内政为由，反说全世界干政 ！ 可以反驳的!!! 犯贱，找人那么精准? 事实嘛，故意看不见? 无关内政，个人独白
What has Turkey done for Ukraine. I think Turkey is in bed with Russia
Because Turkey is , against the hypocrisy of the some western countries which have not been used to seeing a country like this , one of few countries in the world that can demand justice and speak out its opinion and criticism
The attack on Ukraine is an attack on NATO and Europe.. These issues of Turkey are important but in no way approach the critical importance of the alliances of expansion and strengthening NATO first and foremost.
Birds inherited behavior from dinosaurs to protect their eggs😍👏unfortunately humans in civilized world can’t or don’t want to protect their children. I wish my mother was more loving. She was proud of being crazy Russian ballerina. 😱 I have to live with it. 😢
Maybe Turkey doesn’t belong in NATO.
I have wondered about this myself why are they causing problems?
TURKEY is not causing problems, reminding EU problems. EU countries should not feed and support PKK terrorists. Proven that EU weapons are used against independence of our country and to kill son of my land. Many kurdish people killed by PKK. EU should Stop feeding them
PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN❤️
Sweden and Finland support Kurdish rebels
Because like Hungary's Orban, he sees a lot to like in Putin.
Well, you should know about some reasons, or why you’re a news agency?!?
Am I the only one who’s noticed that Turkey causes problems in every diplomatic situation to extort some leverage for themselves?
Europe needs to DISBAND the condition that any update to NATO membership requires approval of all European Nations. As simple as that. Turkey is a ROGUE nation and has no right to decide who should join NATO and who shouldn’t. Erdogan doesn’t deserve this privilege for sure
Erdogan wants to maintain dual citizenship and friendship with Russia! UN EUCouncil Ulkoministerio usembsweden usembfinland NATO BBCWorld
Didn't Finland and Sweden meddle in Turkey's internal matters?
Duh! Because Putin ordered Erdogan to do so.
Because they give asylum to people Turkey believes are terrorists Saved you a read.
Because Turkey is not as white as Finland and Sweden.
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