Decaying relations between the West and Russia — accentuated this week as Russia cut off Ukraine’s natural gas supply — have left both sides looking elsewhere for long-term energy partners. Turkey, an aspirant to the European Union that also has deep and growing ties with Russia, is at a crossroads amidst the volatile, complex and quickly devolving relationship between these global superpowers. What does this mean for Turkey’s aspirations for becoming a transit hub for Europe? Turkish daily newspaper ‘Today’s Zaman’ interviewed Sijbren de Jong on the matter.
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