Schools were closed for 2 days in Sulaymaniyah, Anbar and Babylon provinces due to heavy snowfall in northern Iraq. In the statement made by the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) Meteorology and Earthquake Directorate, it was reported that the lowest air temperature was recorded at minus 17 in the Pencevin district of the Sulaymaniyah province. Authorities warned against snowfall in the region and called on citizens to be careful. Many animals perished in the region due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold.
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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