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Obscure Company Linked to Trump Set to Secure $1 Billion Balkans Energy Contracts

30 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

A Guardian investigation reveals that AAFS Infrastructure and Energy, a company linked to Donald Trump, is poised to secure over $1 billion in energy contracts in the Balkans. This project aims to build a pipeline that will transport U.S.
fossil gas to replace Russian supplies. Officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina have described this as potentially the most significant infrastructure project in the country’s history.
The move to secure energy independence from Russia has become increasingly urgent for many European nations, especially in light of geopolitical tensions. has been actively seeking to expand its energy exports to Europe, and this project represents a significant step in that direction.
The intersection of business and politics in this case raises critical questions about the influence of American leadership on foreign contracts. The substantial financial interests at stake could lead to perceptions of favoritism and corruption, particularly given the company's connections to a former U.S.

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