Supporters of Palestine interrupted the graduation ceremony at the hall of the School of Music, Theater, and Dance, belonging to the University of Michigan, in the USA. Carrying Palestinian flags and a sign reading “Michigan University is financing genocide,” the group shouted anti-Israeli slogans. The tension in the hall rose after some participants of the event reacted to the protesters by shouting “get out.” The group was kicked out after the intervention of the police and the ceremony continued.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been suspended, noting that while communication channels remain open, “it would be more accurate to say there has been a pause.”
Peskov accused European countries of obstructing dialogue but insisted Moscow remains ready for negotiations.
Russia and Ukraine held three rounds of direct talks this year in Istanbul, leading to prisoner exchanges but little progress toward ending the war.
TR