The first train loaded with grain departed from the city of Melitopol in the Zaporizhia region of Ukraine, which is under the control of Russia. “I am proud and happy to report that 11 wagons loaded with grain are on their way from Melitopol to Crimea. It can be predicted that these deliveries will increase hundreds of times in the near future,” a Russian official said, adding that they have made master contracts with Turkey. “We hope that the grain-laden trains will pass through the Crimea and reach the Middle East,” the official said.
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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