Turkey has historical and cultural ties to the Crimean Tatar minority in Crimea, a region annexed by Russia in 2014. Supporting Ukraine allows Turkey to advocate for the rights and protection of the Crimean Tatars.

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Broader claims

Turkey's historical and cultural connections with the Crimean Tatar minority in Crimea, provide a basis for its support of Ukraine.

Quotes that support the claim

"Ensuring the security and well-being of our Crimean Tatar kin, who are one of Crimea's native peoples, is among our priorities,"

Subclaims

Supporting Ukraine allows Turkey to advocate for the rights and protection of the Crimean Tatars.

Crimea is a region that was annexed by Russia in 2014.

Turkey has historical and cultural ties to the Crimean Tatar minority in Crimea.

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International support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war

Turkey support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war

Russia - Ukraine

Reasons for Turkey to support Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war

International support in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict