Turkey, a NATO member, has found itself opposite Russia in bloody conflicts in Azerbaijan, Libya and Syria. Israel maintains good relations with Putin, a necessity given Russian presence in Syria, Israel's northeastern neighbor and frequent target of its airstrikes. He will also hold talks with President Raisi on issues including Tehran's nuclear deal, of which Russia is a key signatory. The focus of the talks among the three presidents will be the decade-old conflict in Syria, where Iran and Russia have backed President Bashar Assad’s government, while Turkey has supported armed opposition factions. Talks to lift a Russian blockade and get Ukraine’s grain into global markets will also be on the agenda.

Source: Libya Today July 19, 2022 06:53 UTC