Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statement on the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO risks engaging in a military conflict with Russia. This view was expressed by the Deputy Chairman of the Motherland Party of Turkey Utku Reyhan.
On July 7, Erdogan held a press conference after his meeting with Zelensky. declarationHe said that Turkey will continue to give all kinds of support to Ukraine. Also, the Turkish leader registeredUkraine has the right to join the North Atlantic Alliance.
Reyhan noted that if Ukraine joins NATO, the 5th article of the organization’s charter will come into play.
Article 5 of the NATO Charter states that in the event of an armed attack on at least one member country of the alliance, it will constitute an attack on this bloc as a whole and allied countries are obliged to provide assistance to the injured party.
In other words, there is a possibility that Turkey will have to enter into a conflict.
Reyhan, “Is this what the President wants?… To fight with our neighbor for dolls like Biden, Zelensky?” he wrote. twitter.
Previously in NATO declaration About Ukrainian plans.