TURKEY'S MEDIATION ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EFFORTS TO REDUCE ACTIVE TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS: CASE OF WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

Reducing the tensions is challenging on the parties' side, taking the initiative to mediate the conflicting parties. Contradicting interests of countries cause conflicts unexpectedly nowadays. Rather than negotiation, escalating conflict and war are chosen. While analysing current disputes, the battle between Russia and Ukraine directly or indirectly affected many countries. Taking a precaution is a good step towards peace. Nowadays, Turkey would like to take a diplomatic way to put conflicting sides to the negotiation table. It won't be only for a country's sake but the sake of all. Because without diplomacy and open talks, it is impossible to negotiate with states. Turkey took the first step to solve or cease the war between Russia and Ukraine. Why Turkey is a crucial country for the resolution of this war and Turkey's initiatives, motivation, goals and reasons to reduce the conflict will be analyzed.