President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited Zaporozhye after Kharkov, Ukraine. In a written statement, Zelensky stated that he met with the troops at the front in Zaporizhia and said, “I want to thank you for your great work, your service, for protecting all of us and our state.”

Stating that he held a minute of silence for the Ukrainian soldiers who lost their lives in the Russian attacks, Zelensky also visited a medical facility in the region. Meeting with civilians evacuated from Mariupol after the Russian siege, Zelensky said, “We will really help you solve this problem,” promising to take action for the proper resettlement of the displaced.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

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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