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A. Novak: Russia Remains Turkey’s Key Supplier of Oil and Natural Gas

Published February 21, 2026, 17:09
A. Novak: Russia Remains Turkey’s Key Supplier of Oil and Natural Gas

Russia remains Turkey's key supplier of oil and natural gas, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, after a meeting with Turkish counterparts. He confirmed the stable operation of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream pipelines, as well as progress in the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. The two countries discussed further cooperation in the energy sector, including the export of Russian electricity to Turkey. Russia is reliably fulfilling its obligations as a supplier and continues to work to remove obstacles to bilateral trade.