Energy security
For a long time, Turkey and Russia were able to prevent their deep differences on regional politics from poisoning their bilateral relationship. Their economic and energy collaboration advanced despite Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its unwavering support for Syria’s Assad regime. This remarkable diplomatic achievement came to a violent end in November, when Turkey downed a Russian warplane that was violating its airspace. Since then, statements on both sides portend a much more confrontational relationship. Russian president Vladimir Putin wants an apology and compensation from the Turkish side, neither of which are forthcoming. As a result, Moscow has decided to retaliate with sanctions ranging from an import ban on Turkish products to travel restrictions on Russian tourists.
For a long time, Turkey and Russia were able to prevent their deep differences on regional politics from poisoning their bilateral relationship. Their economic and energy collaboration advanced despite Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its unwavering support for Syria’s Assad regime. This remarkable diplomatic achievement came to a violent end in November, when Turkey downed a Russian warplane that was violating its airspace. Since then, statements on both sides portend a much more confrontational relationship. Russian president Vladimir Putin wants an apology and compensation from the Turkish side, neither of which are forthcoming. As a result, Moscow has decided to retaliate with sanctions ranging from an import ban on Turkish products to travel restrictions on Russian tourists.
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