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Turkey Requests U.S. to Lift Sanctions on Gazprombank, Citing Energy Security Concerns Over Russian Natural Gas

Dec 14, 2024, 11:18 AM

Turkey has formally requested the United States to remove Gazprombank from its sanctions list, as reported by the pro-government newspaper Hürriyet. Turkish officials argue that the sanctions threaten the country's energy security, particularly by obstructing payments for Russian natural gas, which is vital for Turkey's industries. The U.S. government is currently reviewing this request, according to various reports.