Turkey’s unstated goals in blocking Sweden and Finland - POLITICO Europe

With its opposition to NATO bids, Ankara could be vying to also get the US to unblock a major fighter jet purchase, while scoring political points at home.

Despite tough talk from President Recep Tayyip Erdoan, Turkey is likely to ultimately greenlight NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. The military alliance will just have to pay a price first. An… [+7435 chars]

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