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Turkey calls for Black Sea attack moratorium from Russia and Ukraine

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Turkey has called for a moratorium on attacks against commercial vessels in the Black Sea, citing a recent escalation.
  • Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that attacks have expanded beyond military targets to include all commercial ships, including those flagged or owned by Turkey.
  • The call comes amid a rise in drone attacks on Turkish-owned vessels in the region.

Turkey is urging Russia and Ukraine to implement a moratorium on attacks targeting commercial ships in the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the call, citing a recent surge in hostilities that have expanded to encompass all commercial vessels, not just military targets.

They attack all commercial ships

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

"The conflict has spread to the entire Black Sea," Fidan said in a live interview with the official Anadolu news agency. "Initially, they were targeting ports and military ships. Now, they are attacking all commercial ships, without distinction." He specifically noted that vessels owned by Turkish companies or flying the Turkish flag have also been affected.

The conflict has spread to the entire Black Sea. At first, they were targeting ports and military ships. Now, they are attacking all commercial ships, without distinction

— Hakan FidanForeign Minister Hakan Fidan explaining the expanding nature of the attacks in the Black Sea.

This plea follows recent drone attacks on two ships belonging to Turkish shipowners in the Black Sea, which resulted in crew injuries. Turkey, maintaining close ties with both Russia and Ukraine, has previously condemned such incidents. The Turkish government's call for a moratorium highlights its concern over the safety of maritime trade and its citizens operating in the vital waterway.

vessels (...) belonging to Turks or flying the Turkish flag are also affected

— Hakan FidanForeign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighting the impact on Turkish interests.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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