Abstract
Geopolitical changes and growing conflicts in the 21st century are of particular concern to the entire world community. After the end of World War II, European countries found it impossible to endanger the national sovereignty and security of the continent. Against the background of growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, we wonder if any country can become a mediator and whether this will be able to stop the bloodshed. Today, the conflict in Ukraine has shown all the vulnerable sides of international law and world politics in general. Most attempts by third countries to play the role of mediator between rival parties have failed in practice. Traditional mediators on behalf of Switzerland, France, and the United Kingdom are becoming indirect participants in the conflict, and their possible mediation role is being questioned. Today, Ukraine is trying to convene a wide-ranging conference around the world without inviting the other side of the conflict in Russia. Most of the so-called countries of the global South either do not actively participate or refuse to go to Switzerland at all. The crisis of mediation is the core of the modern world. In this regard, disputes are growing around the idea and theory of mediation. The purpose of this article is to analyze some aspects of mediation in the modern world. Key words: mediation, conflict, war, crisis, mediation, international law.