With this new information coming to light, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been quick to deny it, calling Putin’s comments slander. He claimed to only buy oil from Iran, Azerbaijan, Qatar, Nigeria and Russia (not anymore).
He also added that he will resign from office if the allegations can be proven.
“The accusation that Turkey allegedly buys crude oil from the Islamic State is unacceptable, and to say it is amoral. You can’t just say things, you need to present evidence,” he said. “If documents exist — let’s see them. If this fact is proven, I will not stay in my position.”
Putin also said that the Syria conflict was to be a main topic of bilateral meetings during the summit, with hopes that anti-terror cooperation with France, in particular, will “go further” than with other countries.
He said that despite the downing of the Su-24 by Ankara, Moscow will continue to strive for a broad, international coalition to combat the terrorist group, adding that he regrets the deterioration of relations between Russia and Turkey.
“I think that this is regrettable for all of us,” Putin said. “And for me personally it’s a real pity, because I myself did much to build up relations with Turkey over the course of a long period of time.”
While speaking with President Obama, Putin claimed that there was a general agreement that new elections would be necessary in Syria. With this new bit of information, it’ll be interesting to see if President Obama will swallow his pride and finally start working with Russia, or if he’ll continue to be a whining child. The White House has confirmed that President Obama met with President Erdogan on Tuesday, but whether or not he tried to prevent a conflict or start one is unknown.
Source: sputniknews.com
Is he right?
This is the only explanation that makes any sense.
I back Putin
go putin
Jay Recirds
Turkey IS amoslem country
Look we’re the trucks came from and who paid for them .
I don’t like your government but some things you are right about
Go get them Putin
We are just as guilty …………