Putin’s friends with benefits in the West

This issue of World Talks examines the complex dynamics of relations between Western Europe and Russia. The focus is on the complex ties between key players such as Turkey, France and Hungary. The events surrounding a Russian raid on a ship just off Turkey's coast have not only raised concerns, but also highlighted the multifaceted interactions within this region. Oleksiy Haran,  Research Director of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, Professor of Comparative Politics at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, helped to clarify these issues.