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Turkey Balances Russian Energy Reliance with New Deals
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- The United States and G7 urged Turkey to halt Russian energy purchases; Turkey remains reliant on Russian energy.
- Turkey's Energy Minister said Russian oil purchases are a commercial decision by private companies.
- Turkey is diversifying energy, signing LNG contracts with the United States and Australia.
- Akkuyu, Turkey's first nuclear plant, under construction with Russian assistance, to start next year.
