Will Turkey ever become a Russian gas hub?
23 March 2023 |
5:03 am
After Vladimir Putin suggested Turkey could be a hub for Russian gas deliveries, the idea ignited enthusiasm in Turkey. But technical and political challenges may undermine Erdogan's energy ambitions.
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