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Dorian Jones

Will Russia lose an ally if Erdogan falls in Turkish election?

Kemal Kilicdaroglu plans to challenge Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey's presidential elections in May. REUTERS - CAGLA GURDOGAN

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is struggling in many opinion polls ahead of the May elections. Challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has promised to mend strained ties with Turkey's Western allies, a move which could be bad news for Moscow and might pose a dilemma for the European Union.

With Turkey's economy in crisis, Kilicdaroglu is ahead of Erdogan in many polls. Kilicdaroglu has promised economic reform and a diplomatic reset with Turkey's Western allies.

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