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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Turkey leads pack of countries vying to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressing the Russian and Ukrainian delegations before their talks at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressing the Russian and Ukrainian delegations before their talks at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/EPA

Among the pack of countries vying to act as mediators in the Russia-Ukraine war, Turkey has emerged as the winner, increasing the stature of Turkish diplomacy – even if at this stage the theatrics may be well ahead of any solid outcome.

Emmanuel Macron continues his dogged round of phone calls with Vladimir Putin, but it is the Turkish foreign ministry that seems able to bring the Ukrainians and Russians together.

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