Turkey's ex-president slams U.S. 'double standards' on Israel, Ukraine

Abdullah Gul says West's policies on conflicts could benefit China

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Former Turkish President Abdullah Gul: "Many nations and countries in the world are having more sympathy towards the authoritarian regimes because of the West's blind support for Israel." (Photo by Cevahir Bugu)

SINAN TAVSAN, Nikkei staff writer

ISTANBUL -- Turkey's former President Abdullah Gul criticized the U.S. and its allies for playing a "dangerous game" with their "hypocritical double standards" on Israel and Russia, saying their policies would lead to them "isolating themselves from the rest of the world."

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