New Pipeline from Russia to Turkey?

Lesson Brief BBC Russian
It appears that the icy relations between Moscow and Ankara have warmed significantly over the past several months, culminating in a revived pipeline deal between the two countries. The agreement to build the "TurkStream" gas pipeline was signed today, with preliminary construction starting in December 2016. It's unclear how large the impact will be for Turkey and the E.U.; however, it makes clear that energy politics is still very important in Europe.  
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