ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed concerns that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could escalate into a "major war" following Kyiv's use of US-supplied ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory. Erdogan criticized President Joe Biden's decision to approve these missile strikes, stating, "We do not consider it a right decision, nor do we approve of it." His comments were reported by the state-run Anadolu news agency during his return from the G20 Leaders' summit in Brazil, emphasizing the urgent need for increased "peace efforts" to resolve the conflict. According to Kuwait News Agency, Erdogan was particularly critical of Biden's authorization of the long-range missile strikes, suggesting that this act would only serve to "fuel the war," thereby intensifying the current conflict. He warned that this decision could have serious ramifications, potentially leading to further destabilization in the region. Erdogan also called on both Russia and Ukraine to show restraint to prevent the situation from worsening. He cautioned that a potential retaliatory response from Moscow could prolong the conflict and obstruct ongoing peace initiatives, urging all parties to prioritize diplomatic solutions.
