Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky

Turkish President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan said a planned second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will pave the way for peace in a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. (AP/File)
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Updated 31 May 2025
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Erdogan said planned Istanbul talks will pave way for peace in call with Zelensky

  • Erdogan also said it is important that both parties join the talks with strong delegations

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan said a planned second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will pave the way for peace in a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a readout issued by the Turkish presidency.

Erdogan also said it is important that both parties join the talks with strong delegations, adding that a meeting between leaders of the countries following talks could contribute further to the peace process.


China’s military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday

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China’s military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday

  • A spokesperson ‍for China’s Eastern Theatre said the drills are ​called “Just Mission 2025” and will ⁠focus on naval and airforce combat readiness and controlling key ports and other areas

BEIJING: China’s military will conduct ​live fire exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, state news agency ‌Xinhua ‌reported ‌on ⁠Monday, ​with ‌a graphic demarcatating five zones surrounding the island that will be ⁠under sea ‌and ‍air space ‍restrictions.
A spokesperson ‍for China’s Eastern Theatre said the drills are ​called “Just Mission 2025” and will ⁠focus on naval and airforce combat readiness and controlling key ports and other areas.