What does Russia want to do?
The world has been preoccupied with the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkish Air Forces since Nov. 24. Monday's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris is quite important in this regard. Even though Turkey warned Russia over and over again in recent weeks and before the downing of the fighter jet, Russia has overtly violated Turkish airspace many times, remaining indifferent to Turkey's warnings and maintaining its impetuous attitude. Furthermore, it continues to threaten Ankara before the eyes of the world. The thuggish attitude that Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin have adopted should be a good lesson for those who attempt to compare Russia to Turkey and Putin to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Such comparisons are an insult to both Turkey and Erdoğan. It is not possible to draw similarities between Turkey and Russia, with the latter engaging in that which is far from the law in its attempts to intimidate the world using quasi-mafia methods.
This infelicitous incident has once again proven that the rule of law is the basis of everything. One can criticize the U.S and U.K. and think that their present administrations make mistakes; however, above all, it is the rule of law which Turkey adheres to. On the other hand, Russia, Iran and China are rogue states which disregard the law.
Well, what does Russia want to do by adopting attitudes that violate rules and law? There are two basic answers to this question. First, the Kremlin wants to have a permanent presence in Syria, where it has already deployed S-300 and S-400 missile defense systems on the pretext that its fighter jets may be disturbed. Obviously, Russia will aggravate the struggle against DAESH as it is also a victim of the terror group. However, Russia's main objective is not to assist in the fight against DAESH, but to consolidate Syrian President Bashar Assad's position and guarantee its presence in the Middle East which would allow Russia to expand to the Mediterranean.
The recent fighter jet crisis between Turkey and Russia seems quite convenient in regard to Russia's objectives. Actually, on the pretext of this crisis, Russia has prepared the ground for constructing its policy on the Democratic Union Party (PYD) irrespective of Turkey. Russia wants to estrange the PYD from the U.S. and to convince it to side with itself. It aims to make the PYD fight in regions which it wants to control by providing it with financial and military aid. In truth, Putin does not want the Kurds to establish a separate formation on the northern line and opts for the continuation of Syria's integrity.
Now, Russia deploys missiles to Syria as it wishes and imposes its own policies by using the recent tensions with Turkey as an excuse. This is very sad as the world remains silent regarding Russia's terror - which once again points to the double standards in the world.
The whole world rightfully responded to DAESH's attacks on Kobani and air operations were conducted to liberate the Kurds from this monster. However, no one, with the exception of Turkey, is responding to Russia's assaults on the Turkmens. Previously, innocent Kurds were shelled in Kobani and now innocent Turkmens are being struck in Bayırbucak. So, what is the difference between Russia and DAESH?
The West has been awakened to the Syrian tragedy just because refugees have made it to European borders, with the West waging a war against DAESH terrorists because their own people are at risk. However, the West did not make any move before DAESH threatened it. It seems that Syria has been completely left to Russia's volition and as long as Moscow pretends to be fighting DAESH, it can open up a sphere for Syrian President Bashar Assad and itself. The great humanitarian tragedy in Syria is likely to continue as there is no world power which makes efforts to handle the crux of the issue.
This infelicitous incident has once again proven that the rule of law is the basis of everything. One can criticize the U.S and U.K. and think that their present administrations make mistakes; however, above all, it is the rule of law which Turkey adheres to. On the other hand, Russia, Iran and China are rogue states which disregard the law.
Well, what does Russia want to do by adopting attitudes that violate rules and law? There are two basic answers to this question. First, the Kremlin wants to have a permanent presence in Syria, where it has already deployed S-300 and S-400 missile defense systems on the pretext that its fighter jets may be disturbed. Obviously, Russia will aggravate the struggle against DAESH as it is also a victim of the terror group. However, Russia's main objective is not to assist in the fight against DAESH, but to consolidate Syrian President Bashar Assad's position and guarantee its presence in the Middle East which would allow Russia to expand to the Mediterranean.
The recent fighter jet crisis between Turkey and Russia seems quite convenient in regard to Russia's objectives. Actually, on the pretext of this crisis, Russia has prepared the ground for constructing its policy on the Democratic Union Party (PYD) irrespective of Turkey. Russia wants to estrange the PYD from the U.S. and to convince it to side with itself. It aims to make the PYD fight in regions which it wants to control by providing it with financial and military aid. In truth, Putin does not want the Kurds to establish a separate formation on the northern line and opts for the continuation of Syria's integrity.
Now, Russia deploys missiles to Syria as it wishes and imposes its own policies by using the recent tensions with Turkey as an excuse. This is very sad as the world remains silent regarding Russia's terror - which once again points to the double standards in the world.
The whole world rightfully responded to DAESH's attacks on Kobani and air operations were conducted to liberate the Kurds from this monster. However, no one, with the exception of Turkey, is responding to Russia's assaults on the Turkmens. Previously, innocent Kurds were shelled in Kobani and now innocent Turkmens are being struck in Bayırbucak. So, what is the difference between Russia and DAESH?
The West has been awakened to the Syrian tragedy just because refugees have made it to European borders, with the West waging a war against DAESH terrorists because their own people are at risk. However, the West did not make any move before DAESH threatened it. It seems that Syria has been completely left to Russia's volition and as long as Moscow pretends to be fighting DAESH, it can open up a sphere for Syrian President Bashar Assad and itself. The great humanitarian tragedy in Syria is likely to continue as there is no world power which makes efforts to handle the crux of the issue.