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JohninMKTurkey may be getting deliveries of F-35 but they are to an airbase in the US. I suspect they might not make it if they tried to get them back to Turkey.
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Turkey relations with US and NATO
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Are they leaving the US' influence?
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JohninMK- Posts : 15657
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Turkey is an upper tier partner and makes components that go in to all F-35s, so if they want to kick Turkey out of the deal they will need to source those parts from somewhere else, and I suspect Turkey will want compensation for being kicked out... this is Americas hissy fit, Turkey didn't do anything wrong regarding its commitments to the deal AFAIK.
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It's a nice high stakes posturing game. It's great to see it play out in real time and eventually see who buckles first and/or what deals are reached.
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GarryB wrote:Turkey is an upper tier partner and makes components that go in to all F-35s, so if they want to kick Turkey out of the deal they will need to source those parts from somewhere else, and I suspect Turkey will want compensation for being kicked out... this is Americas hissy fit, Turkey didn't do anything wrong regarding its commitments to the deal AFAIK.
A hissy fit from an overgrown tantrum child. They are so arrogant that they don't even care or realize how much damage to their image
they are doing. Turkey is worth more than most of NATO but is being pissed on. I guess there is too much faith in Washington that they
can create reality through the force of their will. No need for diplomacy and accommodation. Just bleat and bleat harder.
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GarryB wrote:Turkey is an upper tier partner and makes components that go in to all F-35s, so if they want to kick Turkey out of the deal they will need to source those parts from somewhere else, and I suspect Turkey will want compensation for being kicked out... this is Americas hissy fit, Turkey didn't do anything wrong regarding its commitments to the deal AFAIK.
Lockheed is already making plans to replace them. The delivery schedule will be delayed by 75 aircraft as per their estimates. If Turkey buys S-400 they will be violating the end user agreement which says something about compromising the security of it.
Erdogan going through with this is the best scenario we could have hoped for. They will have no choice but to buy Su-57 and they will probably get kicked out of NATO. With an entire invetory of Western crap they can't use they will be buying billions worth of equipment from us. With them getting kicked out of the NATO MIC their defence industry will turn to moth balls.
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Also bad for nato as they share secret IFF codes anf they also gave many informations about pretty much anything USA use like patriots, SM missiles, AMRAAM weekness ...
But don't forget France and germany that will still enjoy supllying turkey.
Anyway it's just a matter of time before Turkey leaves NATO by its own. Actually NATO will get destroyed too because of USA. French are already pissed off by US obliging europeans to buy f-35.
But don't forget France and germany that will still enjoy supllying turkey.
Anyway it's just a matter of time before Turkey leaves NATO by its own. Actually NATO will get destroyed too because of USA. French are already pissed off by US obliging europeans to buy f-35.
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Isos wrote:Also bad for nato as they share secret IFF codes anf they also gave many informations about pretty much anything USA use like patriots, SM missiles, AMRAAM weekness ...
But don't forget France and germany that will still enjoy supllying turkey.
Anyway it's just a matter of time before Turkey leaves NATO by its own. Actually NATO will get destroyed too because of USA. French are already pissed off by US obliging europeans to buy f-35.
That has to do with Link 16 which is easily fixed by updating the software Turkey won't have.
Germany has an arms embargo on them. France hates their guts.
French are pissed off that Euros don't care about European defence.
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Vladimir79 wrote:GarryB wrote:Turkey is an upper tier partner and makes components that go in to all F-35s, so if they want to kick Turkey out of the deal they will need to source those parts from somewhere else, and I suspect Turkey will want compensation for being kicked out... this is Americas hissy fit, Turkey didn't do anything wrong regarding its commitments to the deal AFAIK.
Lockheed is already making plans to replace them. The delivery schedule will be delayed by 75 aircraft as per their estimates. If Turkey buys S-400 they will be violating the end user agreement which says something about compromising the security of it.
Erdogan going through with this is the best scenario we could have hoped for. They will have no choice but to buy Su-57 and they will probably get kicked out of NATO. With an entire invetory of Western crap they can't use they will be buying billions worth of equipment from us. With them getting kicked out of the NATO MIC their defence industry will turn to moth balls.
Russia may compensate Turkey on its MiC by allowing Turkey to produce components needed for assembling various defense items. They may even start working on joint venture programs that would obviously work in Russia's favor as well.
But you are right, if all this happens, then Russia gains upper hand by now having access to a large market for sale of weapons. Of course China would probably try to move in as well. They could also potentially sell a lot of their western crap to third countries (Jordan, etc) which would want F-16's and or Pakistan who wants Turkish goods anyway (and F-16's as they purchase from Jordan in past) that would give money for Turkey to replenish what they need.
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miketheterrible wrote:
Russia may compensate Turkey on its MiC by allowing Turkey to produce components needed for assembling various defense items. They may even start working on joint venture programs that would obviously work in Russia's favor as well.
But you are right, if all this happens, then Russia gains upper hand by now having access to a large market for sale of weapons. Of course China would probably try to move in as well. They could also potentially sell a lot of their western crap to third countries (Jordan, etc) which would want F-16's and or Pakistan who wants Turkish goods anyway (and F-16's as they purchase from Jordan in past) that would give money for Turkey to replenish what they need.
TuAF F-16s average 25 years in age. They wouldn't be able to get much money for them. They still operate a 40 year old fleet of antiquated F-4s which are completely worthless. The only way Turkey buys anything is with loans so we would need to open up the check book so they could have financial backing. In order to ensure payment we would need to station troops to ensure Erdogan is not overthrown. He can begin by stationing one of our divisions in Istanbul near the holy sites.
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If they get on Americas shit side much of the equipment Turkey uses will become useless almost over night.
I suspect from Turkeys perspective the real crux of their problems with the US and therefore their NATO allies is their support for the Kurds as a pawn to use against Assad.
Don't underestimate Turkey though, some of the stuff they make is actually rather good... I remember recently they had an attack helo design that was rather nice... the only problem was the high velocity 20mm American cannon on it is designed and optimised for air to air... a twin barrel 23mm Russian calibre aircraft gun with the 23x115mm with much lower muzzle velocity but more HE in each projectile would be an enormous improvement... at the time I never expected it would be possible... now it could be a good option.
Turkey has long been abused by Europe.... not european enough for the EU, but happy to park Jupiter missiles and nuclear bombs there as part of HATO.
A nice order of a few hundred Su-35s to replace the F-16s and then Sukhoi could start a joint venture with them to sell Su-57 with the bits Russia is prepared to sell, and the bits Turkey might want to make themselves... and I would think Italy might want to get in on this too.
Even using German and French components as well as Turkish it should be a much cheaper and more effective aircraft than an F-35 anyway... Israeli components unlikely with a Turkish programme of course.
I am sure the Russians will not object to Turkey dealing with its Kurdish problems either... seeing as how we are all super positive it would be great if the Turks sent all their terrorists from Idlib to fight and be defeated by the Kurds and then the Turks can clean up anything left from either side...
Regarding sales of F-16s... don't underestimate how bitter the US really is.... even if Turkey found some countries wanting parts or extra airframes, the US would impose sanctions on all those countries too... they would be better off buying something else... it would not be a stupid idea to sell them MiG-29M2s... relatively cheap but offer good base performance with the right weapons and equipment pods like jammers or targeting pods... and later on you could apply the upgrades that turn it into a MiG-35 eventually...
I suspect from Turkeys perspective the real crux of their problems with the US and therefore their NATO allies is their support for the Kurds as a pawn to use against Assad.
Don't underestimate Turkey though, some of the stuff they make is actually rather good... I remember recently they had an attack helo design that was rather nice... the only problem was the high velocity 20mm American cannon on it is designed and optimised for air to air... a twin barrel 23mm Russian calibre aircraft gun with the 23x115mm with much lower muzzle velocity but more HE in each projectile would be an enormous improvement... at the time I never expected it would be possible... now it could be a good option.
Turkey has long been abused by Europe.... not european enough for the EU, but happy to park Jupiter missiles and nuclear bombs there as part of HATO.
A nice order of a few hundred Su-35s to replace the F-16s and then Sukhoi could start a joint venture with them to sell Su-57 with the bits Russia is prepared to sell, and the bits Turkey might want to make themselves... and I would think Italy might want to get in on this too.
Even using German and French components as well as Turkish it should be a much cheaper and more effective aircraft than an F-35 anyway... Israeli components unlikely with a Turkish programme of course.
I am sure the Russians will not object to Turkey dealing with its Kurdish problems either... seeing as how we are all super positive it would be great if the Turks sent all their terrorists from Idlib to fight and be defeated by the Kurds and then the Turks can clean up anything left from either side...
Regarding sales of F-16s... don't underestimate how bitter the US really is.... even if Turkey found some countries wanting parts or extra airframes, the US would impose sanctions on all those countries too... they would be better off buying something else... it would not be a stupid idea to sell them MiG-29M2s... relatively cheap but offer good base performance with the right weapons and equipment pods like jammers or targeting pods... and later on you could apply the upgrades that turn it into a MiG-35 eventually...
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- Post n°211
The Ultimatum is Real! Turkey on notice to drop the S-400 deal or else.
ATLASCUB Sat Jun 08, 2019 1:30 pm
After much ado about the ultimatum - it's finally official, and in paper.
Below is the official letter sent to the Turkish MoD, from Patrick M. Shanahan, current Secretary of Defense of the United States.
Threats enumerated:
1. Kicked out of the F-35 program completely (Turkish F-35 pilot students currently in the U.S to be kicked out, Turkey to be denied the purchase of the aircraft, and the manufacturing of parts as part of its supply chain). Didn't Turkey invest millions into this already? ohh boy...
2. CAATSA sanctions (have bipartisan support should Turkey receive the S-400). This might range from blacklisting Turkish defense companies (to kill any export market) to fines (usually in the low billions).
3. "Hinder" Turkish's participation and cooperation within NATO (vague for effect). My guess is more like blacklisted within the organization itself at least. Wonder how that'll leave Incirlik etc. Although Turkey is already sort of blacklisted within NATO.
4. Hinder Turkey's development goals (that wasn't just mentioned for flowery text - a clear threat of economic war - probably target the lira hard). They go on to explicitly state that the purchase of the S-400 will cause the loss of jobs, GDP (contraction), and trade (closed markets).
That's not to mention the shenanigans going on at Turkey's border with the YPG and the full hybrid war toolkit at the U.S disposal. Plus a full pivot towards Greece which has been an ongoing dance for quite some time now. The Greek Defense Minister is the U.S as we report this (timing is not "coincidence"). https://dod.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Videos/?videoid=687414
Is this a sign of the beginning of a real break up or will the relationship endure?
Is the trouble worth it for Turkey? or is Erdogan rolling the dice? Unsure whether it's worth it and thus "time will tell"?
Will Turkey be the trial run for CAATSA sanctions implementation?
Will the U.S go through with even half of its threats?
Below is the official letter sent to the Turkish MoD, from Patrick M. Shanahan, current Secretary of Defense of the United States.
Threats enumerated:
1. Kicked out of the F-35 program completely (Turkish F-35 pilot students currently in the U.S to be kicked out, Turkey to be denied the purchase of the aircraft, and the manufacturing of parts as part of its supply chain). Didn't Turkey invest millions into this already? ohh boy...
2. CAATSA sanctions (have bipartisan support should Turkey receive the S-400). This might range from blacklisting Turkish defense companies (to kill any export market) to fines (usually in the low billions).
3. "Hinder" Turkish's participation and cooperation within NATO (vague for effect). My guess is more like blacklisted within the organization itself at least. Wonder how that'll leave Incirlik etc. Although Turkey is already sort of blacklisted within NATO.
4. Hinder Turkey's development goals (that wasn't just mentioned for flowery text - a clear threat of economic war - probably target the lira hard). They go on to explicitly state that the purchase of the S-400 will cause the loss of jobs, GDP (contraction), and trade (closed markets).
That's not to mention the shenanigans going on at Turkey's border with the YPG and the full hybrid war toolkit at the U.S disposal. Plus a full pivot towards Greece which has been an ongoing dance for quite some time now. The Greek Defense Minister is the U.S as we report this (timing is not "coincidence"). https://dod.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Videos/?videoid=687414
Is this a sign of the beginning of a real break up or will the relationship endure?
Is the trouble worth it for Turkey? or is Erdogan rolling the dice? Unsure whether it's worth it and thus "time will tell"?
Will Turkey be the trial run for CAATSA sanctions implementation?
Will the U.S go through with even half of its threats?
Last edited by ATLASCUB on Sat Jun 08, 2019 1:54 pm; edited 3 times in total
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Turkey should hurry up buying more S-400, sukhois and pantsirs.
This is not an ultimatum, this is a declaration of war.
The very next day when S-400 come in Turkey, CNN will be talking about some hiden nuclear program in cooperation with Iran and about freedom in Turkey ...
You can add "war" in your poll as an option.
This is not an ultimatum, this is a declaration of war.
The very next day when S-400 come in Turkey, CNN will be talking about some hiden nuclear program in cooperation with Iran and about freedom in Turkey ...
You can add "war" in your poll as an option.
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ATLASCUB wrote:After much ado about the ultimatum - it's finally official, and in paper.
Below is the official letter sent to the Turkish MoD, from Patrick M. Shanahan, current Secretary of Defense of the United States.
Threats enumerated:
1. Kicked out of the F-35 program completely (Turkish F-35 pilot students currently in the U.S to be kicked out, Turkey to be denied the purchase of the aircraft, and the manufacturing of parts as part of its supply chain). Didn't Turkey invest millions into this already? ohh boy...
2. CAATSA sanctions (have bipartisan support should Turkey receive the S-400). This might range from blacklisting Turkish defense companies (to kill any export market) to fines (usually in the low billions).
3. "Hinder" Turkish's participation and cooperation within NATO (vague for effect). My guess is more like blacklisted within the organization itself at least. Wonder how that'll leave Incirlik etc. Although Turkey is already sort of blacklisted within NATO.
4. Hinder Turkey's development goals (that wasn't just mentioned for flowery text - a clear threat of economic war - probably target the lira hard). They go on to explicitly state that the purchase of the S-400 will cause the loss of jobs, GDP (contraction), and trade (closed markets).
That's not to mention the shenanigans going on at Turkey's border with the YPG and the full hybrid war toolkit at the U.S disposal. Plus a full pivot towards Greece which has been an ongoing dance for quite some time now. The Greek Defense Minister is the U.S as we report this (timing is not "coincidence"). https://dod.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/Videos/?videoid=687414
Is this a sign of the beginning of a real break up or will the relationship endure?
Is the trouble worth it for Turkey? or is Erdogan rolling the dice? Unsure whether it's worth it and thus "time will tell"?
Will Turkey be the trial run for CAATSA sanctions implementation?
Will the U.S go through with even half of its threats?
The thing is that they tried to topple the govt. in a regime change coup, that's when the relations with them (USA) were relatively good. If they'll attempt regime change when you listen and follow their orders, then you might as well go their own independent path. If they push too hard, the Turks could consistently block access to the Bosporus & the Dardanelles...such an act would cause shockwaves...if they sign a new Black Sea Treaty of defense on top of the current one, which mires certain 'ambitions' in the Black Sea, the shockwaves could hit 10 on the Richter scale.
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The thing is that they tried to topple the govt. in a regime change coup, that's when the relations with them (USA) were relatively good. If they'll attempt regime change when you listen and follow their orders, then you might as well go their own independent path. If they push too hard, the Turks could consistently block access to the Bosporus & the Dardanelles...such an act would cause shockwaves...if they sign a new Black Sea Treaty of defense on top of the current one, which mires certain 'ambitions' in the Black Sea, the shockwaves could hit 10 on the Richter scale.
They already tried a coup. Since that day Trukey/US relation is going down the toilets.
As time passes, it's only getting worse and worse.
S-400 buy is a clear sign that they don't trust US anymore and are preparing an attack against them be it diplomatic or economic or even military. That will happen and they very well know that.
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Perhaps there has been a change in the English dictionary and diplomacy and negotiations have been removed so the only interaction between supposed allies is threats and ultimatums... the US is using them against everyone including countries it calls allies and the EU is too against soon to be former members...
Sometimes it works because the threats push all the right buttons, but it could just as easily totally backfire and thrust your former friends and allies out into the cold where to survive they will need to huddle close to the other countries out there... ie your real and perceived opponents... problem is that if you keep doing it all the smart independently thinking countries will be on the other side of your big fence and you will be stuck with all the stupid yes men countries who don't actually have much of a spine and do what you tell them because they are weak.
How will that turn out do you think?
Sometimes it works because the threats push all the right buttons, but it could just as easily totally backfire and thrust your former friends and allies out into the cold where to survive they will need to huddle close to the other countries out there... ie your real and perceived opponents... problem is that if you keep doing it all the smart independently thinking countries will be on the other side of your big fence and you will be stuck with all the stupid yes men countries who don't actually have much of a spine and do what you tell them because they are weak.
How will that turn out do you think?
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USA wants to by pass Russian gas by using gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. They want to build pipe line, which will transport gas from Mediterranean to Europe through Greece and so Europe won't need to buy gas from Russia. It will also affect the TurkStream, which will transport gas from Russia to Europe through Turkey. That's why Turkey needs S400 as soon as possible to protect its own gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean.
If Russia doesn't want to lose this energy war, They should start to research gas fields in Syrian Exclusive Economic Zone by using its own vessels. Russian pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean might be helpful for Turkey.
If Russia doesn't want to lose this energy war, They should start to research gas fields in Syrian Exclusive Economic Zone by using its own vessels. Russian pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean might be helpful for Turkey.
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There are no significant legal Turkish gas fields in the eastern Med, the Levant field is too far south. Turkey is claiming, on behalf of Norther Cyprus, parts of Southern Cyprus's area.Airman wrote:USA wants to by pass Russian gas by using gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. They want to build pipe line, which will transport gas from Mediterranean to Europe through Greece and so Europe won't need to buy gas from Russia. It will also affect the TurkStream, which will transport gas from Russia to Europe through Turkey. That's why Turkey needs S400 as soon as possible to protect its own gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean.
If Russia doesn't want to lose this energy war, They should start to research gas fields in Syrian Exclusive Economic Zone by using its own vessels. Russian pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean might be helpful for Turkey.
Whilst the 'defend against possible US/NATO aggression' role of the S-400 is clear, extending it to gas field left protection might be a step too far.
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You don't need an S-400 for that. You need a competent surface fleet of frigates (Turkey has the numbers - quality is the question) and a decent sub force. 4-5 kilos in such a jam-packed area are more than enough - if Turkey had them
to balance out the Israeli's. Turkey's got a bunch of Type 209's.... I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them vs. a competent force. As a force multiplier next to the Kilos they're fine tho...
You also need about 60 Su-35s to dash any hope of something funny going on in the air. F-16s are bottom of the barrel 4th-gen aircraft. It's sufficient for the Greeks, but definitely not against the Israeli's with F-15s. F-35 are standoff AIM-120 trucks just like the F-16s (F-35s don't change anything in the area). Ohh and Yes, beg the Russians to give you non-export ver. of missiles and radars for the Su-35s. Otherwise the Su-35s will be somewhat handicapped.
Americans won't do anything to Turkey. The only ones with a high dose of hubris that may attempt something funny like that are the Israeli's with their dolphins and air force. The Greeks don't matter much - easily contained and matched in a shooting duel if they try the Turks. Turks are serious about those fields... they've been churning alarms and propaganda on the subject for quite a while now. They don't want to be left out as the carving takes place.
No one has played the Lebanon card - yet.
to balance out the Israeli's. Turkey's got a bunch of Type 209's.... I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them vs. a competent force. As a force multiplier next to the Kilos they're fine tho...
You also need about 60 Su-35s to dash any hope of something funny going on in the air. F-16s are bottom of the barrel 4th-gen aircraft. It's sufficient for the Greeks, but definitely not against the Israeli's with F-15s. F-35 are standoff AIM-120 trucks just like the F-16s (F-35s don't change anything in the area). Ohh and Yes, beg the Russians to give you non-export ver. of missiles and radars for the Su-35s. Otherwise the Su-35s will be somewhat handicapped.
Americans won't do anything to Turkey. The only ones with a high dose of hubris that may attempt something funny like that are the Israeli's with their dolphins and air force. The Greeks don't matter much - easily contained and matched in a shooting duel if they try the Turks. Turks are serious about those fields... they've been churning alarms and propaganda on the subject for quite a while now. They don't want to be left out as the carving takes place.
No one has played the Lebanon card - yet.
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JohninMK wrote:There are no significant legal Turkish gas fields in the eastern Med, the Levant field is too far south. Turkey is claiming, on behalf of Norther Cyprus, parts of Southern Cyprus's area.Airman wrote:USA wants to by pass Russian gas by using gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. They want to build pipe line, which will transport gas from Mediterranean to Europe through Greece and so Europe won't need to buy gas from Russia. It will also affect the TurkStream, which will transport gas from Russia to Europe through Turkey. That's why Turkey needs S400 as soon as possible to protect its own gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean.
If Russia doesn't want to lose this energy war, They should start to research gas fields in Syrian Exclusive Economic Zone by using its own vessels. Russian pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean might be helpful for Turkey.
Whilst the 'defend against possible US/NATO aggression' role of the S-400 is clear, extending it to gas field left protection might be a step too far.
Turkey is searching for natural gas fields in its own Exclusive Economic Zone.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/Syrian_MC/status/1149628891373301760
The S-400 is in Turkey. US threats didn't work.
The S-400 is in Turkey. US threats didn't work.
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2 TELs it seems.
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That feeling at Christmas time when you unwrap the huge boxes hoping for a bike and finding a bicycle pump and a bell and a helmet... they spent too much money to not buy you a bike but they want to tease you... the bike is probably out in the shed but you have to wait till they are ready...
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You have to at least give it to the Turks on this.
This has been made into the greatest show on Earth - at least for today. Everyone with even a casual curiosity of world politics knows what's happening. The Great Game in the social media age.
Can't buy that sort of exposure if you're Almaz-Antey.
This has been made into the greatest show on Earth - at least for today. Everyone with even a casual curiosity of world politics knows what's happening. The Great Game in the social media age.
Can't buy that sort of exposure if you're Almaz-Antey.