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EU Commission President Leyen says Russia commits war crimes in Ukraine

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke at the EU Heads of State and Government, which will be held in Brussels on 20-21 October within the framework of the European Parliament Strasbourg General Assembly meetings. Describing Russia’s attacks on civilians in Ukraine as acts of terrorism and war crimes, Leyen said, “Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, especially electricity grids, marks a new chapter in the already very cruel war. The international order is very clear. These are war crimes. With the coming of winter, attacks on civilian infrastructure aiming to cut water, electricity and heating for men, women and children are purely acts of terrorism. And we have to call it as such,” she said.

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

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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.

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