(PLO) – Turkey’s foreign minister denied accusations that it helped Russia evade sanctions, and said it would prevent any violations.
On February 20, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu denied accusations that Ankara is helping Russia avoid Western sanctions by providing technology products to Moscow, according to radio. RT.
Cavusoglu made the statement after US media reported that Washington had sent a warning to Ankara not to provide Moscow with anything that it could use in the war in Ukraine.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Photo: Maxim Shemetov/POOL/REUTERS |
Specifically, during a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on February 20 in Ankara, Cavusoglu affirmed that although Russia and Turkey have recently witnessed an increase in bilateral trade, the country will not allowing “US and European Union (EU) sanctions to be penetrated through Turkey”.
“The allegations that we supply Russia with electronic products that can be used in the defense industry are untrue. If there is any violation related to this, we will do everything. necessary things [để ngăn chặn]”- Mr. Cavusoglu confirmed.
Turkey’s top diplomat also noted that since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict broke out, Ankara “has taken a clear position” on hostile actions and it has not allowed any warships. which passes through the Bosphorus.
Earlier this month, Brian Nelson, the top sanctions official at the US Treasury Department, called on the Turkish government and businesses here to work more together to prevent the flow of goods exported to Russia that are not exported to Russia. they can be used in the defense industry of Moscow, firm Archyde.com news.
Earlier, the US Treasury also warned “individuals and organizations operating in lax jurisdictions”, including Turkey, at risk of losing market access in the Group of 7 industries. development (G7) for doing business with sanctioned entities, according to radio CNN.
Immediately after Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine nearly a year ago, Western countries have imposed a series of rounds of sanctions on Moscow, including a ban on the export of sensitive technology items. feel for this country.
Turkey opposes Western sanctions against Russia, but insists it will not allow violations of sanctions to happen on its territory, according to the radio station. RT.
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