[pkpjamestown]

Answer this question please. Why are we putting pressure on the EU to accept Turkey? If and when it happens, will have any effect on the Russian energy supply to the EU?

[SEGUET]

"Answer this question please. Why are we putting pressure on the EU to accept Turkey? If and when it happens, will have any effect on the Russian energy supply to the EU?"

The gas has to go somewhere - The Ukraine, etc. already have deals with Russia - LNG isn't feasible given the Bosphorous (?) Straits - The point of sale for EU is in Russia - how do they get it in the distribution system unless they pay Russia for the use of their facilities?