Finally, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, which drove a wedge between the Kremlin and the West, Turkey had carved out a strategically advantageous position between the two sides. But Turkey now finds itself increasingly isolated from both camps, owing to its downing of the Russian fighter and its staunch opposition to Assad, whom both American and European leaders increasingly believe will have to play some role in any political settlement.
最后，继2014年挑起克里姆林与西方不和的俄罗斯吞并克里米亚行动后，土耳其在俄欧双方之间取得了战略优势地位。但土耳其现在发现自己在两大阵营之间越来越孤立，因其击落俄罗斯战机并坚决反对阿萨德，而美欧领导人越来越相信后者在政治解决中能够发挥作用。