Mediation is a key feature of Turkish foreign policy. As it shares maritime borders with Russia and Ukraine, as well, Ankara seems genuinely interested in a swift settlement of the war. But can Turkish efforts succeed?
Hungary makes some efforts to enhance energy security through closer cooperation with Azerbaijan, as illustrated by MVM's acquisition of a 5% stake in the Shah Deniz gas field. While the agreement aims to reduce Budapest's dependence on Russian energy, concerns arise as Azerbaijan continues to import Russian gas. This dynamic underscores how Hungarian energy policy is influenced by the intersection of Fidesz's "Eastern Opening" policy and Russian-Azeri-Turkish interests in the South Caucasus region.
"All thanks to you, high authority", the CEO of the Kalyon Group was saying to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in September 2020.
The number of Turkish construction companies building large infrastructure projects in Romania has increased at least fivefold in the last two years. More than 20 percent of the total value of road infrastructure works currently contracted by the Romanian state will go to Turkish companies, very close to the illiberal regime of President Erdogan.
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