A tanker carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) collided with a car in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, near Dunjingarav shopping center. The impact led to a gas leak and subsequent explosion, engulfing nearby structures. Six people, including three firefighters, lost their lives, and 14 others were injured. The blast damaged 29 vehicles. Emergency responders evacuated residents, and the fire was extinguished. Initial findings suggest the tanker’s sharp turn caused the collision, triggering the gas leak and explosion. An investigation is underway.
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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