“Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed confusion over Turkey’s decision to back Ukraine militarily in the ongoing dispute, referring to it as an unexpected move.” Lavrov’s comments on Turkey’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict have raised eyebrows in the international community, especially among those with investment interests in the region. However, the focus of the article is not investment per se, but rather to provide a humanized perspective on the complex geopolitical landscape.