Who is heading up Putin’s ‘theatre prop’ peace delegation in the Turkey talks? - Leading the delegation is Vladimir Medinsky, who is behind a new history textbook for schools which reflect Putin's his

Turkey is strengthening its position as a mediator in armed conflicts by organizing talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. This is another step by Ankara towards building an image as a diplomatic leader.

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