# Erdogan Declares Russia-Turkey Relations at Historic High

Turkish President Erdogan states bilateral ties with Russia have reached their highest level in history.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that relations between Russia and Turkey are currently at the highest possible level. [^1]

The Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia reported that customs officers detained a Russian tourist at Volgograd Airport after discovering a deer skull in his luggage. [^2]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. [^3]

Erdogan said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek that Turkish-Russian relations are at a much higher level than at any other point in history. [^4]

Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the significance of Russian tourists for Turkey is very great and multifaceted. [^5]

Customs officers found a deer skull attached to a trophy shield inside the man's luggage. [^6]

Employees of the Federal Tax Service opened two administrative cases against the tourist for failing to declare goods and for violating prohibitions on export. [^7]

The incident occurred on a flight route from Volgograd to Turkey, where the tourist was detained while passing through the green channel. [^8]

President Erdoğan offered condolences to countries that lost citizens in the floods that occurred in Nepal last week. [^9]

President Erdoğan stated that Turkey has taken responsibility for resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. [^10]

Erdogan added that the two countries have strong partnership relations in agriculture and energy as well as in other spheres. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that relations between Russia and Turkey are currently at the highest possible level. (TASS, News)
2. The Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia reported that customs officers detained a Russian tourist at Volgograd Airport after discovering a deer skull in his luggage. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Erdogan said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek that Turkish-Russian relations are at a much higher level than at any other point in history. (TASS, News)
5. Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the significance of Russian tourists for Turkey is very great and multifaceted. (TASS, News)
6. Customs officers found a deer skull attached to a trophy shield inside the man's luggage. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Employees of the Federal Tax Service opened two administrative cases against the tourist for failing to declare goods and for violating prohibitions on export. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. The incident occurred on a flight route from Volgograd to Turkey, where the tourist was detained while passing through the green channel. (Lenta.ru, News)
9. President Erdoğan offered condolences to countries that lost citizens in the floods that occurred in Nepal last week. (Ekonomim, News)
10. President Erdoğan stated that Turkey has taken responsibility for resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. (Ekonomim, News)
11. Erdogan added that the two countries have strong partnership relations in agriculture and energy as well as in other spheres. (TASS, News)

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