Translated by Ollie Richardson for Fort Russ
2nd December, 2015
According to experts, today the security of the entire region is under threat.
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“It really now is a question of Euro-Atlantic security. Because the security of the entire region, the Mediterranean – it is now under threat because of the actions of one person specifically” – said political analyst Boris Mezhuev, commenting on the policies of President Erdogan.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Defense Ministry, during a briefing, showed evidence that the Turkish authorities are buying oil from the militants of ISIS. As proof, the Russian agency showed a video from the drones and some satellite photographs, which shows the entire journey of illegal movement of oil.
[See the briefing here: ISIS makes $2 billion a year from oil trade with Turkish elites, including Erdogan’s family (video of MOD briefing)]
Before that, Erdogan said he would resign if such evidence is ever provided.