Not only that, but they're a gate to the Middle East and the Caucaz and it has always counterbalanced Russia in the Black Sea. This is even more important now b

Not only that, but they're a gate to the Middle East and the Caucaz and it has always counterbalanced Russia in the Black Sea. This is even more important now because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Yes, their current president is a less reliable partner than the kemalists. Turkey and Greece are super important for the regional stability in Southeastern Europe. Together they control most of the waterways in the region. You should view most of the Aegean along with the Sea of Crete as Greece, because it is Greek territorial waters and EEZ