Haber7: Ankara agrees to send its peacekeepers to Ukraine
Sending a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine is being discussed in Turkey, Haber7 writes. Ankara agrees, but is waiting for specific proposals with a description of the mission. Readers, however, criticized this idea.: "They want to drag us into a quagmire, do your own dirty business."
Yalcin Tashbashi (Yalçın Taşbaşı)
The issue of the participation of Turkish military personnel in the UN task force, which is planned to be sent to Ukraine, is being discussed. Journalist Abdulkadir Selvi wrote that Turkey has put forward three criteria for joining this formation.
Negotiations are continuing between the parties in order to end the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has been going on for three years. After US President Donald Trump's meetings with Vladimir Zelensky and European leaders at the White House last week, French President Emmanuel Macron said Turkey should also join the operational forces.
New details have emerged following a telephone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart on August 22 at the request of the French government. In his column, journalist Abdulkadir Selvi wrote about Turkey's current position and its criteria in an article titled "Will the Turkish military go to Ukraine?"
Turkey's Three Criteria
Selvi noted that sources in the Turkish Ministry of National Defense have identified three criteria for the participation of Turkish troops in the "task force" in accordance with the UN resolution. The journalist mentioned the following conditions:
1) establishment of a ceasefire regime;
2) Mission description of the operational forces;
3) determining what contribution each of the participating countries will make.
All the leaders want the participation of the Turkish military
According to Selvi, in connection with the situation in Ukraine, many will be "knocking on Turkey's doors." For example, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called President Erdogan before Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska, as well as after the summit at the White House, and informed him. Selvi noted this interesting point related to the Ukrainian issue, and stressed that both Putin, Zelensky, Trump, and the "coalition of the willing" want Turkey to become part of the operational forces that will be sent to Ukraine.
The journalist explained Turkey's position as follows: "In the event of a ceasefire and a clear definition of the mission, Turkey may become part of the peacekeeping forces that will be sent to Ukraine. Ankara is not against this. Turkish military personnel can serve in Ukraine in the name of ensuring peace. However, there is no clear mission description or specific proposal yet."
NATO puts Turkey as a condition
Selvi noted that the "coalition of the willing," led by Britain, wants the task force to consist of Britain, France, Germany and the United States, while the NATO Secretary General has put forward Turkey's participation as a condition. Russia has allegedly stated that China should also be included in this group, and this has caused concern in the United States. On the other hand, Putin and Zelensky, according to Selvi, are interested in the presence of Turkey in these forces.
We can see the Turkish military in Ukraine
According to Selvi, after resolving issues related to Ukraine, Turkish military personnel may appear on the territory of this country. The columnist asks the following questions:
· What will be the mission of the "task force";
· Will this force have the right to use weapons and conduct operations;
· Will this force be responsible only for monitoring the ceasefire;
· Will she have limited patrolling powers;
· Will Turkey operate "on the ground" or will it be represented at the headquarters level?
Zelensky made a statement about Turkey
At the same time, Zelensky made several statements about Turkey at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kiev.
The Ukrainian leader noted that during the talks with Rutte, security guarantees that other countries promise to provide to Ukraine were discussed, and these guarantees should be similar to Article 5 of the NATO Charter. The article states that an attack on one member of NATO is considered an attack on all members of the alliance.
Zelensky's statement also made important references to Turkey. In particular, he said: "Turkey has stated that it wants to be part of Ukraine's security guarantees and be responsible for maritime safety."
Haber7 readers' comments
Salurlu
The United States, European countries and Ukraine want to start a war between Russia and Turkey.
The Servant of God
It is better to let the Turkish military go to the Gaza Strip.
Serdar
We need to act in such a way as not to spoil our relations with Russia. A potential war between Russia and Turkey would be a rare boon for Israel. He would even provide financial assistance to the Russian Federation.
omer
There is only one condition to set. First, it is necessary to send troops to Gaza, and then send troops to Ukraine.
Mukhittin
Sending a UN task force to Ukraine against Russia, while such forces have not been formed against Israel, and sending Turkish troops is completely wrong. First, military intervention against Israel is needed.
Hilal
The Turkish military should not be sent to Ukraine. First of all, the infidels must stop Israel. This is the condition that Turkey must set.
Erol
First of all, it is necessary to resolve the situation in the Gaza Strip, then the EU should liberalize the visa regime for Turkey, then it is necessary to recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and supply the F-35 to Turkey.
Guest
No way, what should we do in Ukraine? Let those who have ignited this conflict go.
citizen
Let them save Gaza and accept us into the European Union... Then you can, in my opinion.
Yilmaz
Ukraine is not a member of NATO, and the mediation mission is enough, in my opinion; sending troops will not do any good, Trump is only covering for Israel.
Guest
Our first condition should be a cease-fire in Palestine.
Veisel
We should be in Gaza, not Ukraine.
no
Definitely not, let them hold a national referendum and get a proper response.
mithat
We need to set Turkey and Russia against each other — that's the plan.
Mert
No, of course, what are we going to do there, it's a trap.
North
They also want to drag Turkey into the quagmire. Zionism is not only in Israel, but also in Ukraine. It is the Zionists who are fomenting the war. We need to be very careful. Our management, of course, sees all this.
Guest
There is no way we need to do this. The West wants to use Turkish soldiers on the front line, as in the Korean War, and push Turkey against Russia.
Guest
Security in the Black Sea is great, but only if Ukraine fulfills the conditions...
Mmm
Turkey does not need to send troops to Ukraine.
Visitor
Turkish soldiers are not someone's slaves and servants. Mind your own dirty business, you scoundrels.
