The OMEGA ship collided with the MIRABELLA off Shanghai’s coast amid adverse weather conditions. The incident occurred at 03:38 local time while the crew was sleeping. Following the collision, the OMEGA ship, 189 meters long and 33 meters wide, suffered bow damage and sank. Fortunately, 21 crew members, including 16 Turkish sailors, evacuated using lifeboats and were swiftly rescued from the sea by another vessel. The General Directorate of Maritime Affairs confirmed the sinking and highlighted the successful rescue operation. The ship was en route from the Black Sea to China.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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