EU leaders gathered in Brussels to select top officials after the European Parliament elections. Meeting informally, they aim to appoint the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policies for the next five years. Current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is favored for re-election. Potential candidates include former Portuguese PM Antonio Costa and Estonian PM Kaja Kallas. Official decisions will be made at the June 27-28 summit, requiring approval from the European Parliament.
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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