EU officials said they were concerned about the trade volume between the two countries.
Turkey maintains its policy of balance in the Ukraine war meticulously.
Ankara, which has implemented the grain corridor, continues its contacts with both Kyiv and Moscow to reach a ceasefire.
“It raises the fears of the West”
The Financial Times newspaper from the UK press “The increase in Turkey’s exports to Russia increases the fears of the West” said.
It was stated that Turkey’s exports to Russia increased by 46 percent in the last three months on a value basis. It was shared that officials from Brussels were uncomfortable with the relationship between the two countries.
“We are uneasy about Turkey’s increasing trade with Russia”
It was noted that the 4-hour meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Sochi resulted in the promise of expanding cooperation in the field of energy and trade.
In the news, “Western officials have largely acknowledged that Ankara will not take measures to punish Putin. However, EU countries are increasingly uneasy about Turkey’s growing trade with Russia.” it was said.
“Not well received by the EU”
“Some capitals have asked Ankara for information on its relationship with the Kremlin.” Speaking to the aforementioned newspaper, which shared the note, two European Union (EU) officials said:
“It’s on our radar. It’s unpleasant and not well received by the EU. Disturbing.”
EU official: Improving ties with Moscow is not appropriate
It was emphasized that a spokesperson from the Turkish Ministry of Commerce said there was “no notable change” in trade volumes with Russia.
EU Spokesperson Peter Stano, “Advancing ties or engagement with Moscow is really inappropriate at a time when the European Community is shrinking ties with Russia in response to aggression against Ukraine.” statement was given.
