Sputnik: Turkish Stream Could Become Key Gas Pipeline in Southern Europe

Russia's envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov shared this sentiment, saying "the [Turkish Stream] stands a good chance of becoming the basis of the energy supply not only in the Balkans, but in the whole Southern Europe."

At the moment, Moscow and Athens are discussing the details of the construction of the Greek segment of the pipeline, which will run from the Greek-Turkish border to Macedonia. On Wednesday, Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said that the country will take part in the project as soon as Russia and the European Union reach an agreement on the issue.

"Since the country seeks to join the European Union, … Skopje, as well as Belgrade have to consider Brussels' stance on the issue," Chizhov noted. "There is nothing surprising or tragic about it."

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