Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency and deployed 3,000 National Guard members in response to Hurricane Debby. The hurricane, which has intensified with sustained winds of 120 km/h, is expected to cause dangerous storm surges and catastrophic flooding. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that Debby, fueled by warm Gulf waters, could drop more than 20 inches of rain. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in several Gulf Coast areas, including Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Levy, and Wakulla counties. States of emergency have also been declared in Georgia and South Carolina as they prepare for the hurricane’s impact.
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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