On 23 November, Russia opposed to Turkey’s request for the deployment of NATO surface-to-air Patriot missiles near the Turkish-Syrian border. On the other hand, France and Germany confirmed their support to the Turkish wish.

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said, “it would be a serious mistake if we were to refuse defensive support to a NATO member country in a moment when this member country feels that it is exposed to attacks from outside.” In addition, Lauren...