"We saved the world": Turkey's Foreign Ministry explained why they do not impose sanctions against the Russian Federation

Turkish Foreign Minister has hinted that the country's position on the Russian-Ukrainian war is the most objective in the world. He stated that despite the support of Ukraine, the Turks should put their own interests above. Yesterday, April 20, Foreign Minister Mevlut Chavushagli replied why Turkey did not impose sanctions against Russia. He called the country's position "balanced. " His statement was given by DHA journalists.

"Is there another country other than us, which is a balanced, objective, fundamental, and capable of negotiating with both parties in this Ukrainian war? We would have signed the grain agreement without us? We saved the world from the food crisis," he said . The Minister stated that Turkey is one of the strongest countries in NATO and does not give up its principles, but puts the interests of the people higher.

The official emphasized that at the same time the Turks "call war" and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity. "We support Ukraine and do not recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea. Isn't this a fundamental position?" Chavushoglu said. We will remind, on April 19, Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan reported that Vladimir Putin will not come to the opening of the nuclear power plant.