Six people, including a child, died in a fire in a 5-storey apartment in Minsk, the capital of Belarus that started at 03:30 at local time.

As the fire grew in a short time, firefighters quickly evacuated more than 20 people trapped in the building in a short time.

Belarusian Ministry of Emergencies stated that 3 casualties who were exposed to smoke inhalation were taken to a hospital.

The Investigative Committee of Belarus reported that 3 of the dead were poisoned by smoke and that burns were detected on the bodies of the others.

Extinguishing works were completed towards the morning with more than 70 rescue teams and nearly 20 fire trucks.

An investigation into the incident has been initiated.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

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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