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Turkey/USA/Russia-Sanctions/New Allies
Istanbul, Turkey - Aug 13, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Blue Mosque, trees
2. Ships sailing at Bosphorus Strait
FILE: Ankara, Turkey - Exact Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Turkish national flag
4. Various of street view, banners, pedestrians, traffic
5. Pigeons at square
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Exact Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. White House
7. US national flag
8. Various of facade of Capitol hill
FILE: Moscow, Russia - May 9, 2018 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Boat sailing
10. Various of Grand Kremlin Palace, traffic
FILE: Vladivostok, Russia - June, 2017 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of Russian national flag
St. Petersburg, Russia - Aug 11, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Digital screen showing exchange rates of Ruble against U.S. dollar, Euro
Istanbul, Turkey - Aug 13, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Various of people in shopping mall
14. Facade of Sekerbank building
15. Various of screen showing currency exchange rates
16. Various of people in shopping mall
The rising Turkey-U.S. tensions have given birth to the idea among analysts that Turkey might further strengthen its ties with Russia, or even find new allies in the Middle East.
Last weekend the United States imposed extraordinary sanctions targeting two Turkish ministers over the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who was charged with espionage and terrorism.
Turkey swiftly responded by imposing identical sanctions on two U.S. secretaries, leading the bilateral ties to a new low since the early 1950s.
The Trump administration doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Turkey on Friday. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said this was against the rules of the World Trade Organization and called it an "economic war," and criticized that the NATO ally seeks to "stab Turkey in the back" by the use of sanctions.
Analysts believe that the deterioration of the Turkey-U.S. ties is a result of a series of disputes between the two governments, including the divergent policies in Syria, the U.S. refusal to extradite Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish cleric living in the U.S. in exile who was blamed by Ankara for a failed coup in 2016, and Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles.
The plunge of Turkish lira is "a plot against Turkey" and the country will seek new partners and markets if the United States does not back down on its hostile policy, Erdogan said on Sunday.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir, exchanging views on regional issues.
Analysts believe that the conversation indicates that Turkey intends to repair its relations with Gulf states to reestablish its clout in the region over simmering tensions with the U.S..
In addition, Erdogan spoke on phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss trade and economic cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also visited Turkey on Monday, announcing that the two countries will take steps to "enhance strategic partnership," which indicates to the two countries' attempt of looking for closer ties.
Analysts believe that these signs indicate that Russia and Turkey are enhancing their coordination for offsetting the U.S. sanctions.
Turkey/USA/Russia-Sanctions/New Allies
Dateline : Aug 11/13, 2018/File
Location : Russia Turkey United States
Duration : 1'53
Istanbul, Turkey - Aug 13, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Blue Mosque, trees
2. Ships sailing at Bosphorus Strait
FILE: Ankara, Turkey - Exact Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Turkish national flag
4. Various of street view, banners, pedestrians, traffic
5. Pigeons at square
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Exact Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. White House
7. US national flag
8. Various of facade of Capitol hill
FILE: Moscow, Russia - May 9, 2018 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Boat sailing
10. Various of Grand Kremlin Palace, traffic
FILE: Vladivostok, Russia - June, 2017 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of Russian national flag
St. Petersburg, Russia - Aug 11, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Digital screen showing exchange rates of Ruble against U.S. dollar, Euro
Istanbul, Turkey - Aug 13, 2018 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Various of people in shopping mall
14. Facade of Sekerbank building
15. Various of screen showing currency exchange rates
16. Various of people in shopping mall
The rising Turkey-U.S. tensions have given birth to the idea among analysts that Turkey might further strengthen its ties with Russia, or even find new allies in the Middle East.
Last weekend the United States imposed extraordinary sanctions targeting two Turkish ministers over the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who was charged with espionage and terrorism.
Turkey swiftly responded by imposing identical sanctions on two U.S. secretaries, leading the bilateral ties to a new low since the early 1950s.
The Trump administration doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Turkey on Friday. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said this was against the rules of the World Trade Organization and called it an "economic war," and criticized that the NATO ally seeks to "stab Turkey in the back" by the use of sanctions.
Analysts believe that the deterioration of the Turkey-U.S. ties is a result of a series of disputes between the two governments, including the divergent policies in Syria, the U.S. refusal to extradite Fethullah Gulen, a Turkish cleric living in the U.S. in exile who was blamed by Ankara for a failed coup in 2016, and Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles.
The plunge of Turkish lira is "a plot against Turkey" and the country will seek new partners and markets if the United States does not back down on its hostile policy, Erdogan said on Sunday.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir, exchanging views on regional issues.
Analysts believe that the conversation indicates that Turkey intends to repair its relations with Gulf states to reestablish its clout in the region over simmering tensions with the U.S..
In addition, Erdogan spoke on phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss trade and economic cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also visited Turkey on Monday, announcing that the two countries will take steps to "enhance strategic partnership," which indicates to the two countries' attempt of looking for closer ties.
Analysts believe that these signs indicate that Russia and Turkey are enhancing their coordination for offsetting the U.S. sanctions.
ID : 8088034
Published : 2018-08-15 09:16
Last Modified : 2018-08-15 19:17:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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