An explosion occurred on an oil tanker operated by the oil company SEPCOL at the Ukpokiti oil field off the coast of Nigeria. The ship, which is located in the Niger River delta and has an oil storage capacity of 2 million barrels, was engulfed in flames after the explosion. “There are currently no reported fatalities, but we can confirm that there were 10 crew members on board before the incident. We are prioritizing investigations into their safety,” said Ikemefuna Okafor, SEPCOL Chief Executive Officer. Noting that an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the explosion, Okafor stated that they are trying to bring the situation under control.
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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