(Adobe Stock Photo)Russia remains Türkiye's largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said following talks with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak (L) and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2026. Russia remains the largest supplier of natural gas, oil and petroleum products to Türkiye and reliably fulfills its obligations to Turkish partners," the Russian government said. (Photo via BOTAS)New cooperation opportunities explored: BayraktarTurkish Energy Minister Bayraktar confirmed the productive nature of the discussions. "We discussed the progress of our ongoing cooperation, particularly in natural gas and nuclear energy, and explored new opportunities for collaboration," he added.

Source: Libya Today February 21, 2026 21:04 UTC