Russian parliament member Semyon Bagdasarov, known for his opposition to Turkey, called for the annexation of Turkey’s lands to Russia, taking advantage of the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, which received help from all over the world to heal its wounds. The Armenian-origin Russian politician also made a scandalous proposal regarding the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
“LET’S GET BACK WHAT OWNS US”
Claiming that Turkey was in a difficult situation after the earthquakes, Bagdasarov said:
“Let’s turn this situation to our advantage. Let’s drive them out of Central Asia, divide their influence in Ukraine, drive them out of the South Caucasus. Let’s raise some forces in Turkey and take back what is historically ours, Constantinople (Istanbul). Let’s put a cross on it.”
“THANK YOU THAT THEY ARE IN CRISIS”
Reiterating that he saw the situation as an opportunity after the earthquakes, Bagdasarov repeated his suggestion that they should take advantage of this situation and said:
“They are in crisis right now. Thank God they are in crisis. As a result of this crisis, Turkey should be destroyed and its lands should be annexed to us.”