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The Takeaway: Turkey thrust into spotlight amid Ukraine-Russia talks

Turkey acts as mediator in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Israel is on high alert after a wave of terrorist attacks, how drones are revolutionizing the battlefield, and more.  
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak (C) speaks to the press.

Leading the news: Turkey’s role as a broker in the Russia-Ukraine war took center stage this week

On Tuesday, Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace hosted another round of direct peace talks between the two sides. As expected, the face-to-face negotiations concluded without any major diplomatic breakthrough. But Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu struck an upbeat tone, telling reporters that “meaningful progress” was made.

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