An oil tanker carrying 3 million liters of crude oil exploded as it passed through the Chao Phraya river, which is surrounded by settlements, on its way to Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. After the explosion, the tanker caught fire, killing one of the 15 crew members on board and injuring four others. With the arrival of numerous aid teams on the scene, the situation was brought under control. Following the initial investigations, it was determined that the explosion was caused by a fire that started in the ship’s anchor room in the front, and that there was no oil spill from the ship into the river.
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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