The insufficient reaction of the world community to the Russian occupation of the Crimean peninsula in 2014 led to the current Russian aggression against Ukraine.
This was stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the opening ceremony of the Diplomatic Forum in Antalya, European Justice reported.
If the whole West and the whole world had raised their voices against the invasion of Crimea in 2014, would we have faced today’s picture? But those who were silent about the occupation of Crimea have now begun to speak. Does justice work equally for one? “Part of this world, as well as the other? Unfortunately, the international community has not had the necessary sensitivity, and so far has not provided the necessary support to end this injustice,” Erdogan said.
According to him, the current Russian aggression against Ukraine could have been avoided if diplomatic tools had been used more effectively in the past.
“Today we face the devastating and painful consequences of problems that can be resolved diplomatically if a strong will is shown in time. When we see civilians leave their homes, children filled with fear and anxiety, cities in ruins, innocent people die, “Our sadness is growing,” he said.
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