— Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed several official visits to Türkiye since last year, with officials citing multiple reasons.
— Putin has requested to fly to Türkiye with Russian fighter jet escorts, primarily due to concerns about Ukraine’s capability to shoot down aircraft.
— The request for Russian fighter jets to fly into Turkish airspace is complex, as Turkey’s NATO-aligned air defense systems may perceive the Russian jets as enemy targets. There are concerns about whether Türkiye would disable NATO systems to accommodate this demand.
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