Curb on Russian warships tilts Turkey to the West, risks Russia's ire

Turkey's commitment to prevent certain Russian warships from passing through its seas on their way to the Black Sea during the Ukraine crisis could help it rebuild ties with NATO, despite the risk of Russian retaliation.
However, over the next few days, a build-up of Russian ships poised to make the journey will put Ankara's determination to the test, revealing how far it is willing to go in upsetting its delicate diplomatic balance between east and west.