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Not at all sure you understand the dynamics here. Do you believe Turkey and Russia are on the same side?
this could be more about new Ottomanism. Libya was an Ottoman territory until Italy grabbed it rather brutally in 1911. It's also an excuse to have a pop at UAE and Egypt (and Russia) and will be predominately funded by Qatar, who are thankful for Turkey's ongoing support whilst they are effectively blockaded by Saudi and UAE. Turkey are sensible enough not to.committ ground troops - following the pattern of their occupation of Afrin two years ago.