I suspect Turkey's overly officious approach to the insurance question is their way of balancing their relations with western powers and their relations with Russia.
From the start of Putin's war in Ukraine Turkey has worked mightily to play both sides. Being anal retentive on the insurance question is their way of making sure both sides …
I suspect Turkey's overly officious approach to the insurance question is their way of balancing their relations with western powers and their relations with Russia.
From the start of Putin's war in Ukraine Turkey has worked mightily to play both sides. Being anal retentive on the insurance question is their way of making sure both sides feel the pinch.
However, their approach arguably is putting an undue burden on a country that has not really been involved in the Ukraine situation: Kazakhstan. A number of the delayed tankers are reportedly carrying Kazakh crude (most of which is also exported via the Russian port of Novorossiysk). How that will impact Russia's efforts to be a player in Central Asia remains to be seen.
I suspect Turkey's overly officious approach to the insurance question is their way of balancing their relations with western powers and their relations with Russia.
From the start of Putin's war in Ukraine Turkey has worked mightily to play both sides. Being anal retentive on the insurance question is their way of making sure both sides feel the pinch.
However, their approach arguably is putting an undue burden on a country that has not really been involved in the Ukraine situation: Kazakhstan. A number of the delayed tankers are reportedly carrying Kazakh crude (most of which is also exported via the Russian port of Novorossiysk). How that will impact Russia's efforts to be a player in Central Asia remains to be seen.