Turkey takes advantage of the war by buying oil at discounted rates, highlighting Turkey's economic ties with Russia and a desire to benefit from the conflict without directly opposing Russia.

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Turkey takes advantage of the conflict by purchasing discounted oil from Russia.

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"Turkey, which has become one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil after the EU embargo on Moscow’s crude and refined products, has saved some $2 billion from its oil import bill so far this year, as it has boosted imports from Russia, Reuters has estimated."

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Russia and Turkey vie over Black Sea, as Erdoğan prepares to visit Putin

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Turkey takes advantage of the war by buying oil at discounted rates.

Turkey has a desire to desire to benefit from the conflict without directly opposing Russia.

Turkey has close economic ties with Russia.