国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Russia-Turkey tensions grow over disputes on Syria, Libya_时事

国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Russia-Turkey tensions grow over disputes on Syria, Libya

Moscow and Ankara have also emerging differences on the Libyan civil war where they support opposing factions.

Turkey said it could send troops to Tripoli to support internationally-recognized Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA), with which Turkey has signed two cooperation agreements on maritime delimitation and defense, a move that sparked criticism from regional rivals in eastern Mediterranean.

Moscow is reportedly supporting Khalifa Haftar, leader of the rival eastern-based army, via Russian mercenaries.

"Turkey's attitude on Libya is the strong sign of an emerging friction in Russian-Turkish ties," said Kerim Has, a Moscow-based Russian affairs analyst, told Xinhua, anticipating that Moscow's support for Haftar would not diminish, "contrary to what Ankara wants."

The expert argued that differences over Libya could eventually make bilateral ties more fragile as both parties will try to consolidate their hands.

Also, the Turkish government is at odds not only with Russia, but also with leading regional actors such as Greece, Egypt, Israel and Syria.

Has also indicated that although it is unlikely to see a direct confrontation between Turkish and Russian soldiers in the North African country, the agreements between Tripoli and Ankara triggered Turkish-Russian tensions.

"Turkey is facing a scenario in which it could be involved militarily in a distant, foreign region which has no logistical or land connection to it. This carries heavy risks," Has commented.