Ankara plays pivotal role in peace negotiations
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Turkey has entered as a mediator in ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia, according to local reports.
The move comes in the context of international efforts to end the conflict that has persisted for two years. Ankara maintains relations with both parties and is seeking to play a decisive mediation role.
Details of the negotiations or their timeline have not been announced yet.
Turkey mediates between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire, leveraging its balanced relations with both parties and its distinctive geopolitical position. The efforts come amid mounting international pressure to end a conflict that has lasted nearly three years.
The success of Turkish mediation could affect the stability of global energy and food prices that have been impacted by the war, reflecting on import costs and domestic prices in Middle Eastern countries. Turkey's role as mediator could reshape regional power balances and its political stance between the West and Russia.
Mehmet Yılmaz