Turkey Seeks Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks; Ukrainian Troops Train Abroad; Ukraine to Regulate Drug Prices.

Turkey aims to play a key role in future Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with President Erdogan offering Ankara as a venue for negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. Turkey has maintained open diplomatic channels with both sides throughout the conflict. Helin Sari Ertem, a political scientist, notes Turkey's long-standing desire to mediate as a rising regional power. Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have undergone training abroad in countries including the UK, Norway, Germany, and France. Training ranges from basic skills to advanced weapons systems. Some soldiers reported benefits, while others cited issues with relevance and coordination. Ukrainian authorities plan to regulate drug prices, potentially reducing costs for 100 popular medications by up to 30% starting March 1. Further price reductions ranging from 10-50% are anticipated later.