A conference in Ankara organized by the Turkish party Vatan called… (иран · россия · союз)
A conference in Ankara organized by the Turkish party Vatan called for the creation of a strategic alliance between Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran to counter U.S. global influence and prevent large-scale war. The participants argued that NATO has lost its role in global security and should be dissolved.
Consensus
- The conference was held in Ankara from July 18–19.
- It was organized by the Turkish party Vatan (‘Motherland’).
- Approximately 200 representatives from 17 countries participated.
- The participants issued a final declaration calling for a strategic alliance between Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran.
- The declared purpose of the alliance is to ensure global security and prevent large-scale war.
- Participants identified the United States and Israel as major sources of threat to international stability.
- The situation in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Strip, and Lebanon were cited as key flashpoints for conflict.
- The participants stated that NATO has lost its ability to serve world security interests and should be dissolved rather than reformed.
Points of divergence
- The conference was titled 'Alliance for Preventing Great Wars' and took place on July 19; the declaration emphasized that the alliance is already functioning as a de facto entity, citing Iran’s victory over American imperialism. — riamo
- The conference concluded shortly after the NATO summit in Brussels, which ended on July 8 and included commitments to collective defense, new defense procurement exceeding $50 billion, and a €70 billion aid package for Ukraine in 2026. — vedomosti
- On July 4, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev announced the possibility of creating a platform for non-sanctioned states to counter illegal sanctions, including potential coordinated countermeasures by Russia, Iran, and China. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Turkey Called to Form Alliance with Russia, Iran, and China to Counter the US — РИАМО
- Turkish Party Vatan Proposes Alliance of Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran to Check US Plans for 'Restoration of World Hegemony' — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Turkey Called to Create Strategic Alliance with Russia, China and Iran — Ведомости
- Call to Create Alliance of Russia, Turkey, China and Iran at Ankara Conference — Коммерсантъ
- Ankara Called to Create Strategic Alliance of Russia, Turkey, China and Iran — Вечерняя Москва
- Ankara Called for Creating an Alliance of Turkey, Russia, China and Iran — Вести