Erdogan will not back down in row over US pastor

Washington has indicated it requires Erdogan to release Brunson but Ankara is showing no signs of climbing down

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  • No early release
  • Erdogan misjudges Trump
  • Sanctions invoked
  • Anti-Western advisers
  • Avoiding IMF
  • Stabilisation without usual tools
  • German aid?
  • Outlook

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