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remember the rôle they have played in history,
categorically refused. Since then their relations
with Moscow have been characterized by an
increasing tension. It went so far that Moscow
recalled her minister and, for a couple of years, was
represented by a Chargé d’Affaires. When I arrived
in Ankara, the post had just been filled again. The
arrival of a new Russian minister was surrounded
by rumors and speculations, It was quite
interesting to notice that no personal relationship
developed between the legation personnel of the Western
and Bastern powers. A painful situation arose if
they were invited to the same dinner.
The Turks are convinced that at the moment
they block the way for Russian expansion through
the Middle East and that their fate will be decided
by this fact. Whether they belong to the
government party or the opposition, the Democratic party,
they hate and despise the Russians wholeheartedly.
Life in Turkey has for four years been dominated
by one thing only: the menace of Russia. No one in
responsible circles denies how serious the situation
is. The greater part of the population lives under
very primitive conditions and they probably will do
so for a long time to come. The opinion that
airplanes are more important than schools and
hospitals is generally prevalent. They get planes from
America which, apart from money and material,
has also sent military instructors, officers and road
construction crews. They have been welcomed with
‚ the greatest satisfaction by the regime which, led
by the President, Ismet Inönü, has achieved a
rapprochement with the Western powers, first with
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