Quote Originally Posted by OhOh View Post
I am "probably" in error, but I am assuming that due to the number of, I assume military bases indicated on the map you posted. You are implying that Russia should be somewhat in awe of it.
No I'm not. For some stupid reason, you're inferring it.

I would have though it's fairly obvious that the West want to keep Turkey happy because of the number of NATO bases it provides in three different theatres.

I didn't realise that this wouldn't be obvious to you.

Then I remembered....