29 May 2023

Europe: Erdogan claims victory, Kosovo rebute

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 29 May 2023

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the success of Turkey's president Erdogan in the second presidential run-off held overnight New Zealand time.

What will it mean for relations with the West, where he's accused of an increasingly authoritarian rule?

US and EU allies have issued a rare rebuke of Kosovo, following a flare-up of tension there. And Ukraine has announced measures against Iran and its alleged supply of weapons to Moscow. 

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold a flag of his portrait outside the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, 15 May, 2023.

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold a flag of his portrait outside the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, 15 May, 2023. Photo: AFP/ Adem Altan