Turkey has estimated how much it will cost gap with Russia

The Turkish government has estimated that the sanctions imposed by Russia, and the severance of ties in various fields could cost the country $ 9 billion. In an interview with the local NTV channel said Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek of Turkey.
"We consider Russia our important partner and do not want tensions. From the very first days of the crisis, we discussed all aspects and are ready to take action if Russia and then not go to dialogue. In the worst scenario, Turkey would lose about $ 9 billion. This is about 0 , 3-0,4% of our GDP. I hope that the dialogue will still be ", - he said.
Deputy Prime Minister assured that the government has already developed measures related to reducing Turkey's dependence on Russia in the energy sector, reports Life.News.
Relations between Russia and Turkey in crisis after the November 24 Turkish F-16 fighters shot down in Syria, Russia's Su-24 bomber.
Russia from January 1, 2016 banned the import of some products from Turkey, abolished the visa regime and imposed restrictions on the hiring of Turkish citizens in the Russian Federation.