ANKARA, Turkey – A year ago Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused global economic turmoil. In Turkey, this has proved to be a windfall for President Recep tayyip erdogan,
Turkish leaders have managed to make themselves indispensable to all parties to the conflict, a position reaping economic rewards that has helped ease the Turkish state’s financial troubles. The turnaround solidifies his position ahead of national elections that could cement his position as Turkey’s most powerful ruler in nearly a century.