TURKEY, RUSSIA TO REVIEW GAS DEAL IN MID-JUNE

Russian natural gas delivered to Turkey through the Blue Stream pipeline is more expensive than natural gas purchased from this country as part of other deals, Turkish officials contend. “We want the sale of natural gas in line with the agreements,” Komarov told reporters. “We didn’t sign the deal to go to arbitration. I think our two countries will reach an agreement in light of real conditions.” Komarov added that he would do his best to guarantee the stable delivery of gas to Turkey. The Turkish energy minister had said on Wednesday that Turkey and Russia could go to arbitration to resolve their differences.