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Ban if you follow the policy of reward, provocation and pressure if used well. The European Union will continue this policy to put pressure on Turkey. On the other hand, the EU decision on Belarus will impose sanctions on 40 Belarusian government officials. However, President Lukashenko is not on the list.

The decision to impose sanctions on Belarus will also put pressure on Turkey. “I spoke out against the sanctions against Belarus a week ago,” he said. The decision to launch it this time proved the credibility of our words. ”

The EU threat against Turkey Ankara is seen as similarly embroiled in various regional disputes. Turkey has been accused of being involved in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is alleged that the ambassador provided the information to Hussein. Turkey, however, has denied it. Turkey has a long-standing dispute with Greece over the extraction of crude oil in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also spoken out on Kashmir recently.

“We want a positive and constructive relationship with Turkey,” said Ursula von der Leyen, director of the European Council. It will also uphold the interests of Ankara. We want Turkey not to adopt a policy of unilateral provocation and pressure. Ursula said: “Even if Turkey continues with its previous policy, we will take immediate action.” All options will be open.

At the EU meeting, 28 countries demanded tough action against Turkey. The Austrian Chancellor has demanded the imposition of sanctions against Turkey. “The European Union must take strong action,” he said. A red line must be drawn for Turkish President Erdogan. “Once that line is crossed, sanctions will be imposed against Turkey.”

However, the EU Council President said that “Turkey will receive incentives if it deviates from its policy.” Trade agreements will be made with them and immigration policy will be improved.

At the meeting, Erdogan harshly criticized the EU, saying: “The EU structure is ineffective, horizonless and superficial. They have become slaves to the arrogance of Greece and Cyprus. However, Erdogan said he was responsible for negotiating. and resolve disputes.

GH / SG (AP, AFP, DPA)



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