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Approximately 30 to 50 percent of the structures in the Canadian tourist town of Jasper, including Jasper National Park, a historical church, and many vehicles, have been reduced to ashes due to the ongoing wildfire, reported Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. There will be a serious rebuilding process in the region, she added. Firefighting continues in 173 different locations in the province of Alberta.

Meanwhile, 218 of the 407 active fires in British Columbia have not yet been brought under control and it is feared that the flames will reach the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which has the potential to carry 890 thousand barrels of oil per day.

 

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Lavrov Signals New Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks

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Speaking at the 13th Meeting of High Security Officials in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a new round of direct negotiations with Ukraine will be announced shortly. He recalled that Istanbul hosted the first round on May 16 and said Russia will continue to demand the repeal of laws in Ukraine that restrict the Russian language, culture, and the Russian-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Lavrov reiterated that Ukraine’s neutral status remains a key demand in peace efforts.

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