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Iran’s role

As the escalation of the year-long conflict in West Asia in the wake of Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israel increases the risk of an inter-state war, analysts debate over a plausible explanation for the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran.

Stakes high for peacemaker Erdogan

The very fact that talks have moved from Belarus, a key Russian ally, to Turkey is an indication that things have changed, and that Russia’s military position is not as strong as it had originally hoped for. Meanwhile, the decision to hold the meetings in Turkey makes sense for a number of reasons. It’s not the first time the two sides have met since the invasion on February 24.

Forward movement

About Abramovich, signals have emerged since the war began that he has sought to encourage negotiations, and travelled to Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and Israel in March. Two of his super yachts are docked at Turkish resorts.