The Ostankino District Court in Moscow has sentenced Robert Romanov Woodland, a 32-year-old dual citizen of Russia and the United States, to 12 years and 6 months in a high-security prison for attempted large-scale drug trafficking. Woodland was detained by Russian police on January 5 and has been tried for drug production, concealment, sale, and possession. Woodland, who teaches English in Russia, was adopted by an American family from a child welfare institution in Perm in 1993 and later returned to Russia.
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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