The Turkish Ministry of Trade reported a decrease in the volume of Turkish exports to Russia in February to $670 million compared to $1 billion in February 2023. The Aydın newspaper reports that the Turkish government plans to file a lawsuit against Russia.
The newspaper says the move is in response to the Russian government’s decision to impose sanctions on Turkey. The Turkish government says the sanctions are intended to protect the interests of the Turkish people, not the Russian people. The paper also reports that Turkish officials are planning to sue Russia over the sanctions.