Thread: Russia - Turkey Relationships

To know where Russia-Turkey relations will go just watch Putin, Lavrov, Gazprom, and other leaders and businesses in Russia.

1. Putin urged the Russian people to not hate on random Turks.
2. Russia only advised the people not to have holidays in Turkey. It was not ordered.
3. The sanctions were not that extreme.
4. Gazprom did say it would continue the Turkish pipeline after tensions eased.

It's obvious that the Russian side wants to continue good relations with Turkey... but not now. Later. Imo, the saber rattling will continue until they find a peaceful diplomatic solutions that makes both sides happy. Then relations will return to normal.That could take a lot of time but I just don't see Russia breaking ties with Turkey. It has too much historical significance and they are good trading partners.

Originally Posted by UhOhXplode

To know where Russia-Turkey relations will go just watch Putin, Lavrov, Gazprom, and other leaders and businesses in Russia.

1. Putin urged the Russian people to not hate on random Turks.

Unfortunately Russian MSM are too enthusiastic painting Turkey black, I suspect some tensions are inevitable

Originally Posted by UhOhXplode

2. Russia only advised the people not to have holidays in Turkey. It was not ordered.

Charter flights were banned, so cheapest way to get to Turkey does not exists anymore

Originally Posted by UhOhXplode

3. The sanctions were not that extreme.

I think it is hard to say at the moment

Originally Posted by UhOhXplode

4. Gazprom did say it would continue the Turkish pipeline after tensions eased.

Maybe, but all the talks are on hold and Turkey would need to do its first move, which is impossible at the moment

Originally Posted by UhOhXplode

Imo, the saber rattling will continue until they find a peaceful diplomatic solutions that makes both sides happy. Then relations will return to normal.That could take a lot of time but I just don't see Russia breaking ties with Turkey. It has too much historical significance and they are good trading partners.

Russian wants Turkey to apologize officially. But Turkey cannot do that because:
1. It would show Erdogan's weakness and would be very much against Turkish national pride.
2. Would mean that NATO country have made a military mistake and might threaten NATO's existence