Turkey in Talks with Gazprom to Extend Natural Gas Supply Contracts.

Turkey and Gazprom Hold Negotiations

According to Espreso.tv: Turkey is currently negotiating with Gazprom to extend its gas import agreements. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed that the state-owned company Botas is actively discussing these matters with the Russian firm. The talks are taking place at the Baku Energy Forum in Azerbaijan.

Contracts and Shifting Energy Dynamics

In December 2025, Turkey had already renewed two contracts with Gazprom covering gas deliveries through the TurkStream and Blue Stream pipelines. After Russia lost most of its European customers following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Turkey has become Gazprom's second-largest market, trailing only China.

The extension of these deals highlights a broader shift in global energy geopolitics, particularly Russia's diminishing reliance on European buyers. As Turkey actively expands its gas infrastructure and supply projects, it is emerging as a key strategic partner for Moscow at a time when traditional European clients are cutting back on Russian gas imports. These negotiations could also impact regional energy security and influence future gas prices.