Debris removal efforts are continues in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is one of the cities that most affected by the Russian attacks on Ukraine. After the debris removal efforts started at a destroyed factory in the city, 70 more lifeless civilian bodies were found under the rubble. Meanwhile, the dead bodies were taken to the mass grave in the village of Staryi Krym. Mariupol Mayor Adviser Petro Andriushchenko made a new statement after the findings. “The employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia (EMERCOM) found about 70 bodies in the wreckage of the old Oktiabr factory while removing the rubble on Kuyindzhi Street. How many more mass graves will we find caused by Russian soldiers,” Andriushchenko said.
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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.