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Turkey and Russia's moves to renew relationships still leave many issues unresolved (Photo: Government of the Russian Federation)

A marriage of convenience

Relations between Turkey and the European Union have become increasingly tense in the aftermath of July's failed coup against Erdogan.

Hence, when Russian president Vladimir Putin welcomed his Turkish counterpart in St. Petersburg this week, Western observers intently followed the meeting, fearing the two leaders’ first meeting in nearly a year could lead to a dangerous partnership of anti-Western autocrats.

Yet, the emergence of such a partnership is highly unlikely.

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Turkey and Russia's moves to renew relationships still leave many issues unresolved (Photo: Government of the Russian Federation)

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