WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — While Turkey has similar disagreements with Iran, it "does not allow that one issue to dictate the larger framework of relations," the report noted.
"Serious disagreements still remain between Turkey and Russia over the Syrian civil war, though Erdogan has said there can be no solution without Russia," the report stated. "Even if disagreements persist on Syria, it is likely that overall relations will continue to improve."
Since the beginning of the Syria civil war, Turkey, the United States and some of its allies have called for Syrian President Bashar Assad's removal of power. Russia and Iran recognize Assad as the only legitimate authority in Syria.
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who arrived in St. Petersburg for talks to reset bilateral relations.
Syria has been engulfed in a conflict for more than five years. Various opposition and terrorist groups — including the notorious Islamic State and the Nusra Front, both outlawed in Russia — are fighting the Syrian Arab Army in an attempt to topple the Assad government.
