https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-s-relations-with-russia-china-don-t-mean-turning-its-back-on-the-west-erdogan-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-s-relations-with-russia-china-don-t-mean-turning-its-back-on-the-west-erdogan-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-s-relations-with-russia-china-don-t-mean-turning-its-back-on-the-west-erdogan-says#u58280Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:51:51 +0000President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserts that Turkey is not abandoning the West despite strengthening relations with Russia and China. After attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Erdogan confirmed Turkey's intention to deepen its cooperation with the SCO. He argues that expanding ties with Eastern powers does not mean withdrawing from Western alliances. This strategy aims to secure a broader strategic role for Turkey while the government simultaneously manages its existing commitments to Western partners.Why it mattersTurkey occupies a unique geopolitical position as a NATO https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-s-relations-with-russia-china-don-t-mean-turning-its-back-on-the-west-erdogan-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-s-relations-with-russia-china-don-t-mean-turning-its-back-on-the-west-erdogan-says#u55797Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0000President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey is not turning its back on the West despite pursuing closer relations with Russia and China. Returning from a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Erdogan confirmed Turkey intends to deepen cooperation with the SCO. The president maintains that expanding Eastern ties does not constitute a withdrawal from Western alliances. This balancing act occurs as Turkey seeks a broader strategic role through the SCO while managing its existing Western commitments.Why it mattersTurkey occupies a unique geopolitical position as a NATO member with increa