German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) held grand military ceremony in honor of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she leaves the office after 16 years of her administration. Speaking at the ceremony, Merkel thanked the German army for this ceremony amid difficult pandemic conditions. Merkel will serve as interim chancellor until her successor, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, takes office next week. “All the best, good luck, and much success,” she wished him and his new center-left government. “Always see the world through the eyes of others as well with joy in your hearths” Merkel urged audience during her speech at the ceremony.
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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