Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that during discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the topic of gas supplies to Turkey was on the table. He also noted that the leaders agreed to move toward a partial settlement in rubles for these transactions, a detail he attributed to the briefing provided to reporters by TASS.
Novak added that the talks included a mutual commitment to elevate the scope of Russia-Turkey trade and economic relations, aiming to intensify cooperation across multiple sectors. The two sides signaled an intent to expand collaborative projects, streamline economic exchanges, and build a more robust bilateral framework that could weather global fluctuations.
Today’s discussions were described as producing very substantive decisions that advance the trajectory of bilateral ties. Officials highlighted a new level of engagement in trade, industry, energy, and nearly all other areas of cooperation, suggesting a holistic approach to the partnership that goes beyond traditional sectors.
Earlier in Sochi, the two presidents completed a round of negotiations. The remarks framed the session as productive, with both leaders affirming resolve to push ahead on shared priorities and to translate talks into tangible outcomes for both nations.
The exchanges extended for a little over four hours, during which the leaders covered a wide array of international and regional matters, including the situations in Ukraine, Syria, and Nagorno-Karabakh. It was noted that no press conference followed the meeting because of the Turkish president’s scheduled commitments, which limited opportunities for a public rundown of the discussions.
Peskov also indicated that a joint statement would be issued after the talks, signaling a formal platform to communicate the agreed directions and common positions to a broader audience and to confirm the results of the discussions for public record. This statement is expected to reflect the consensus built during the lengthy session and to outline the next steps for both governments.