Turkey Calls On Russia, Ukraine to Halt Attacks Black Sea Vessels
Turkey says 3 Black Sea littoral states agreed to focus on protecting commercial shipping and critical subsea infrastructure.
- On Wednesday, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler warned Russia and Ukraine against further attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, saying Ankara reserved the right to take legal action against the strikes.
- Despite maintaining good ties with Moscow and Kyiv since the 2022 invasion, Turkey has repeatedly called on both sides to halt Black Sea strikes that have hit Turkish-flagged and Turkish-owned commercial vessels.
- A Greek container ship sailing under the Liberian flag was struck by three drones inside Bulgaria's maritime jurisdiction on Wednesday, though the perpetrator remains unclear.
- Speaking in Sofia following a security meeting with Romania and Bulgaria, Guler emphasized protecting critical subsea infrastructure alongside the nations' existing de-mining operation in the Black Sea.
- Ankara is currently awaiting responses to a proposal conveyed to Russia and Ukraine aimed at stopping intensifying attacks and ensuring safe grain shipment from the region.
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