Recent gatherings around two tables, one in Ankara and the other in Moscow, bring to mind a line from a famous Turkish poem: 'What a table it was indeed'

This analysis provides a review of Turkey’s relations with Ukraine and discusses foreign policy options available to Turkey in case of invasion of Ukrainian territory by Russia.

If the Ukraine crisis enters a new chapter, Erdoğan’s most recent visit to Ukraine, together with Putin’s upcoming trip to Turkey, could initiate a process of de-escalation. Indeed, the Russian leader could convey a new message to the Western alliance by agreeing to mediation by Turkey, a NATO ally.

Turkey, which did not recognize the annexation of Crimea, supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity. At the same time, it wants Russia and Ukraine – countries, with which it has cordial relations – to resolve the Donbass crisis through negotiations. Again, Russia could find it more suitable to work with Turkey in the Black Sea, as it already does in the Caucasus.

Turkey’s main opposition leader, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, continues to demand an early election.

With Turkey's foreign policy, President Erdoğan aims to protect and foster the country's international and regional interests

Ankara's sole aim on the continent is to mobilize countries to expand their strategic partnership based on a win-win principle

Through cooperation based on mutual trust and shared strategies, Turkey and Africa are taking firm steps forward in bilateral relations

While it may be too early to make a precise prediction for the future, the prospect of normalization is promising and vital for the region. Eyes are now on the Armenian prime minister

The new diplomatic momentum in the trilateral relations is potential enough to bring peace to the entire region

Turkey's opposition bloc has yet to come to an agreement on a joint road map for the 2023 elections, and their chances to construct one seem to be quite low

The wave of normalization promises to further improve regional strength

The U.S. president's 'democracy' gathering is another failed move to restore America's global image

The main opposition leader keeps making mistake after mistake, miscalculation after miscalculation

Erdoğan’s visit to Qatar’s capital took place in the wake of three major developments.

With a mutual-interest-based approach, the two countries can further improve their ties at the political, economic and social levels