Turkey opts for silence on von der Leyen remarks to avoid straining EU ties
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-04-23 22:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Europe, Ukraine/Russia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Turkey has opted to stay silent after remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared to place Ankara alongside China and Russia as a potential malign influence, Middle East Eye understands.
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