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US Senate McConnell freezes amid speech

Republican leader in the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, paused unexpectedly for 21 seconds during a press conference, prompting concern. McConnell returned 12 minutes later, attributing the incident to dizziness. This follows his recent recovery from a concussion.

The event fuels ongoing concerns about the advanced age of U.S. politicians, as the average age in the Senate is 64, and a poll shows 61% of Americans worry that Congress members are too old to represent them effectively.

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

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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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