Russia closes borders to Turkish trucks

The boycott of Turkish products has huge consequences for the Turkish economy. The export of fruit and vegetables decreased strongly. In January 2015 the country exported 215.2 million dollars worth of fruit and vegetables. This year in the same month it was 132.7 million dollars.

But another drama for the Turkish economy has been added unnoticed. Russia has not extended an agreement on transport and passage of trucks at the border. The treaty ended on February 1st. This means that Turkish trucks cannot cross the border and are denied access not just to Russia, but also to the Central Asian Hinterland. Russia is also making it difficult for Turkish transporters for temporary licenses. The alternative route by ferry through Azerbaijan has insufficient capacity.

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