Putin and Erdogan, firm friends.
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In December 2012, Putin signed 11 different agreements with Turkey.
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"The level of economic and political relations is such that neither Turkey can forgo Russia, nor Russia Turkey," wrote Mehmet Ali Birand, a veteran commentator.
Russia is Turkey's top trading partner, and this is mainly in Russia's favour.
Russia is Turkey's top trading partner, and this is mainly in Russia's favour.
1. Russia sells natural-gas to Turkey.
Turkey has agreed to let Russia build a second pipeline via the Black Sea to Europe.
2. Russia is to build Turkey's first nuclear- power plant, near the Mediterranean port of Mersin.
3. Russia is the biggest market for Turkish contractors.
4. Turkey is the top destination for Russian tourists.
5. Rusia and Turkey's two-way trade is expected to triple to some $100 billion in the coming years.
6. Putin said in Istanbul that Turkey and Russia "share the same goals in Syria" but "differ on how to get there."
Putin's double?
