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Turkey asks Russia, Ukraine for Black Sea shipping attack moratorium
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Turkey asks Russia, Ukraine for Black Sea shipping attack moratorium

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkey has called on Russia and Ukraine to implement a moratorium on attacks targeting commercial ships in the Black Sea.
  • Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concern over escalating, indiscriminate attacks on vessels, including those flagged with Turkish colors.
  • Ankara is implementing its own security measures and has conveyed its concerns to both warring nations.

Turkey has urged Russia and Ukraine to establish a moratorium on attacks against commercial shipping in the Black Sea, citing a worrying escalation of strikes. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the conflict has expanded across the entire Black Sea, with attacks now indiscriminately targeting all commercial vessels, not just ports and warships.

The conflict has expanded across the entire Black Sea. In the beginning, they were targeting ports and warships. Now, they are attacking all commercial ships indiscriminately.

— Hakan FidanTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan describing the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea.

Fidan expressed strong disapproval, noting that ships belonging to Turkish nationals or flying the Turkish flag have also been hit. He revealed that Turkey has conveyed its concerns to both Moscow and Kyiv and is implementing unspecified security measures. The minister's comments follow recent incidents where Turkish-owned ships were attacked by drones, injuring crew members.

Ships belonging to Turkish nationals or flying the Turkish flag are also being hit.

— Hakan FidanTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressing concern over attacks on Turkish-linked vessels.

Ankara maintains close ties with both Russia and Ukraine and has previously condemned attacks on vessels. The call for a moratorium highlights Turkey's efforts to ensure the safety of maritime trade in a vital waterway.

We asked for the establishment of a mechanism for declaring a moratorium.

— Hakan FidanTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Turkey's request to Russia and Ukraine.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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