A fire broke out at the oil facilities in Bryansk, Russia. A large number of search-rescue and firefighting teams were sent to the region for a medium-risk fire. After a long fire extinguishing efforts, it was announced that the flames were brought under control in the morning hours. Based on local sources, the Russian media reported that the fire started in an oil tanker and then spread to a wide area. The claims that “the attack was carried out by Ukraine”, especially on social media, regarding the cause of the fire were not confirmed by both Russia and Ukraine. In a written statement, the Russian Investigation Committee stated that an investigation has been launched to investigate the cause of the fire and the results of the investigation will be shared with the public. Due to the fire, there was no situation that required the evacuation of civilians in the region.
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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