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Turkey maintains ban on warships entering the Black Sea
Turkey has reaffirmed its intention to prohibit warships from entering the Black Sea, maintaining strict adherence to the Montreux Convention. A government source clarified that Ankara will not allow the convention to be bypassed, despite rumors to the contrary.
This stance comes amid reports that certain NATO members are pressuring Turkey to allow freer passage for naval fleets through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. The Turkish Ministry of Defense has maintained that its current restrictions contribute to regional stability.
In response to recent maritime security concerns, Turkey is reportedly engaged in closed-door consultations with Russia and Ukraine. The goal of these discussions is to establish a mechanism to prevent attacks on vessels within the Black Sea. This follows reports from the Russian Ambassador that Ukrainian drones have targeted civilian ships, including those flying the Turkish flag. The Kremlin has characterized attacks on tankers as an affront to Turkish sovereignty.
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Montreux Convention · NATO · Russia · Turkey · Ukraine
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Russian Ambassador to Turkey stated that Ukrainian drones are responsible for attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, including Turkish-flagged ships. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Certain NATO members have pressured Turkey to allow freer passage of naval fleets through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey is strictly adhering to the Montreux Convention regarding the passage of warships through the straits. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey does not intend to allow warships to enter the Black Sea. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kremlin spokesperson described attacks on tankers as scandalous and an affront to Turkish sovereignty. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey is conducting closed-door consultations with Russia and Ukraine to establish a mechanism to prevent attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. a1on.mk · newsweek.ro · www.politika.rs