His support Russian the president Vladimir Putin re-declared its president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkeynoting that he does not consider the attitude of the West towards Moscow “correct” in relation to the energy crisis and sanctions.

In his statements from Belgrade, the Turkish president claimed that “the West is pursuing a policy of provocations against Russia.”

#RENEW Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused the West of organizing “provocations” against Russia that forced it to cut off energy supplies to Europe. pic.twitter.com/esYqQhqwm0

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 7, 2022

He also said that Russia should not be underestimated. He insisted that Turkey pursue a balanced policy between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the crisis.

The war between Ukraine and Russia “doesn’t look like it’s going to end anytime soon,” the Turkish president said, adding: “I tell those who underestimate Russia that you’re wrong.”

Russia should not be underestimated: Turkish President Erdogan

— ANADOLU AGENCY (@anadoluagency) September 7, 2022

Recall that yesterday the Turkish President also expressed support for his Russian counterpart in connection with the measures he took with natural gas as a reaction to European sanctions.

“We have no problems with natural gas. Europe is reaping what it has sown. Europe’s stance and the sanctions against Mr. Putin inevitably drove Putin to the point where he said, “If you do this, I’ll do that.” I think Europe will survive this winter with serious problems, we don’t have such a problem,” he said.

It is noted that the Russian president had previously threatened to cut off all supplies if the EU decided to set a price ceiling for Russian natural gas.

^{According to AFP, REUTERS, ANADOLU.}