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Turkey is increasingly taking center stage in its diplomatic role concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been vocal about Turkey's priorities, emphasizing the necessity of ending the war through diplomatic means and a just peace. In 2024, Turkey has not only continued to advocate for peace talks but also offers itself as a mediator between conflicting parties.Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, are engaged in various negotiations, aiming to stabilize the situation and proposing new security architectures to better address the issues at stake. Meanwhile, the country faces its challenges, such as internal security threats and maintaining economic relations under the shadow of international sanctions against trading with Russia.
Turkey’s geopolitical positioning as a mediator has enhanced its strategic importance in the region while trying to balance its relations with both Western powers and Russia. The results of these diplomatic efforts are yet to fully materialize but keep Turkey in a significant, albeit precarious, position in international politics. Furthermore, Turkey's internal policy decisions, like the ratification of a Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine and managing regional defense dynamics, reflect its broader strategic goals in the region.