Russia not to put Turkey at risk for Cyprus

Speaking in a press conference at the 12th meeting of the Turkish-Russian Joint Economic Commission in Antalya on April 20, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia would not put its relations with Turkey at risk for energy projects off the cost of Greek Cyprus. "Russia has close cooperation with Turkey" Novak said, adding, "We would never think to harm business principles considering our friendly relations."  Stating that there are some tough issues concerning the sea around Cyprus, Novak said that Russia will not risk its relations with the Republic of Turkey as they share "a very old cooperation."