Ankara has pivoted in the last several years to work with Russia and Iran, fueled by the Trump administration which worked closely with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020(photo credit: PRESIDENTIAL PRESS OFFICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN