Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:11pm on 14 May 2025,Wednesday International
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is at the center of global diplomacy, set to host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years. Praised by world leaders including US President Trump, Erdogan’s influence is growing amid regional shifts like the PKK’s disbanding and Assad’s fall. Domestically, however, he faces unrest over the jailing of rival Ekrem Imamoglu, which triggered the largest protests in a decade. Critics say Erdogan is using international success to bolster political control at home, while opposition parties warn of efforts to extend his rule beyond 2028 through constitutional changes. (PC: NDTV)
