More than 40 municipalities in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state have been placed on high alert due to a series of forest fires that have ravaged the region. Over 20,000 hectares of land have been destroyed, with fires reported at 2,700 locations across the state. While the fires have been brought under control, authorities remain vigilant, as the dry weather poses a risk of new outbreaks. State Governor Tarcisio de Freitas confirmed that soldiers and firefighters are on standby to prevent any flare-ups. According to Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Sao Paulo experienced its worst August for fires in recent years, with more than 3,480 incidents recorded.
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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