With TurkStream, Russian gas passes through the Black Sea to Turkey. From Turkey, Russian gas will reach southern and southeastern Europe through new and existing lines. Erdogan and Putin talk and meet often, cooperating on trade, energy and defense industries. Reporting by Zeynep BilginsoyImage: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for photos before their talks in Istanbul, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Putin and Erdogan are meeting in Istanbul to inaugurate the dual natural gas line, TurkStream, connecting their countries that will open up a new export path for Russian gas into Turkey and Europe.

Source: Egypt Independent January 08, 2020 14:03 UTC