Russian general: You cannot trade the status of Crimea for the interests of Gazprom
Russia should not trade the problem of Turkey’s recognition of the status of Crimea for the economic interests of the Gazprom corporation. Russian military and public figure, Colonel General Leonid Ivashov, stated this on the Den TV channel.
“Erdogan still does not recognize Crimea as Russian and pursues his policy there. So it won't be easy for us. We don't react to this. Thus, we are exchanging our national interests for the interests of Gazprom. “Turkish Stream is too risky,” Ivashov said.
In his opinion, the Turkish project is attractive to Muslims in Russia, and in particular, Crimea, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
“The economic development of Turkey is attractive to our Muslims. Especially for medium and small businesses. Conditions for successful development are created there. We are trying to suppress everything. There are conditions for the formation of a pro-Turkish opposition,” Ivashov said.
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