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Why Erdogan shot down the Russian jet and its stakes
Gwynne Dyer argues Erdogan aimed to derail Russia’s Syria ceasefire plan by provoking a Russia NATO clash. He notes Turkey’s 17 second intrusion claim, NATO and US public backing, and Erdogan’s aims to topple Assad and prevent Kurdish statehood while Russia seeks a broader ceasefire.
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