It is the high prices that have reduced Turkey's purchase of Russian natural gas, but Ankara does not plan to stop trading with Moscow, Energy Minister Alpersalan Bayerqatar said, according to the Turkey Today portal. "It's not about politics, it's about the price. Russia is very expensive," said Bairqtar. "Due to the highest price of gas, there is no choice but to look for an alternative: either alternative gas pipes, cheaper and more competitive gas or alternative fuel."

It is the high prices that have reduced Turkey's purchase of Russian natural gas, but Ankara does not plan to stop trading with Moscow, Energy Minister Alpersalan Bayerqatar said, according to the Turkey Today portal. "It's not about politics, it's about the price. Russia is very expensive," said Bairqtar. "Due to the highest price of gas, there is no choice but to look for an alternative: either alternative gas pipes, cheaper and more competitive gas or alternative fuel."