Erdogan Balances Relations with Russia and the West, Seeks to Revitalize Turkey-EU Ties

Erdogan said he trusts Russia as much as the West, citing 50 years waiting at EU's doorstep.
Erdogan failed to get Putin to resume Black Sea grain deal but secured pledge for 1M tons of grain for Africa.
Erdogan sees window of opportunity to revitalize Turkey-EU relations during critical period.
Erdogan pleased with cooperation with U.S., resolving deadlocks and deciding more talks.
Erdogan says Putin wants to end Ukraine war soon despite it likely lasting long time.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

Putin offers African countries 'free grain' in bid to shore up global support

Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin promises African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain. Key Points: 1. Putin announced the provision of 25,000-50,000 tons of free grain to six African countries. 2. Russia faced international criticism for endangering the world's food supply by bombing Ukrainian ports and reneging on an export deal. 3. The decision to quit the Black Sea Grain Initiative has impacted Ukrainian exports and worsened the global food crisis.

9/6/2023

Russia: Turkey agrees in principle to handle 1 million tons of grain for Africa

Russia has reached an agreement with Turkey to handle 1 million metric tons of discounted grain that Russia plans to send to Africa with financial support from Qatar, as part of its efforts to court African countries suffering from food shortages.

9/9/2023

Russia Holding Firm on Demands to Resume Grain Deal, Rejects UN Compromise

Russia is sticking to its conditions for a return to the Black Sea grain deal, including the requirement for its state agricultural bank to be reconnected to the international SWIFT bank payments system, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

9/12/2023

Erdogan Objects to India-Europe Corridor Bypassing Turkey, Demands Inclusion

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is opposing the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor because Turkey has been bypassed in the creation of the trade corridor that would connect Asia to Europe.

9/16/2023

Erdogan Signals Possible End to Turkey's Decades-Long EU Membership Bid Amid Tensions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that Turkey may end its bid to join the European Union due to the EU's efforts to sever ties with the country, as stated before his departure to the U.N. General Assembly.

9/20/2023

Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue at UN, Calls for India-Pakistan Dialogue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in Kashmir through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan during his address to the UN General Assembly session, stating that Turkey will continue to support steps taken in this direction.

9/28/2023

Erdogan Pursues Careful Balancing Act Between Russia, Ukraine, West, and China to Maximize Turkey's Interests

Turkish President Erdogan believes that both Russia and the West are equally reliable and trustworthy, and he strategically balances his relationships with both sides to benefit Turkey economically and politically.