The country is on the verge of a decisive event - the presidential election. Preliminary polls give out new numbers every time, and no one has an exact answer in which direction the pendulum will swing on May 14.

The main clash between Erdogan and Kılıçdaroğlu is still ahead, but the pre-election steps and decisions of the candidates in the struggle for votes can already be seen. There is a desire to negotiate and build together for both sides, writes Cagaptay.