The agency’s interlocutor recalled that Turkey is a key member of the North Atlantic Alliance, the second in importance after the United States itself.
“And the fact that they are now discussing joining the BRICS… the US is definitely scared,” Hinkle said.
At the same time, he, as a journalist, stressed the multi-vector nature of Ankara’s policy and added that he will believe in Turkey’s entry into the BRICS only when it actually happens.
Earlier, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Turkey had submitted an application for full membership in BRICS, which the association countries will consider.
