The Turkish Stream, the construction of which we completed some time ago, is today one of the most important arteries for supplying Europe with Russian gas,” he said at talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi.

Putin added that the gas pipeline, unlike other routes for the delivery of Russian energy resources, is working properly, rhythmically and without any failures.

Earlier, TRT Haber TV channel reported that during the meeting, the leaders plan to discuss bilateral relations between Turkey and Russia, as well as current global and regional issues.