Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Russia and Ukraine to cease targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea. He made the statement during a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. The two leaders agreed to work on a new grain corridor through the waterway. Attacks on civilian vessels are deemed unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator.
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- ✓ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea.
- ✓ Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to work on a new grain corridor through the Black Sea.
- ✓ Attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea are deemed unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator.
What changed
Erdogan and Zelenskyy agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor during their meeting in Istanbul.
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Erdogan Urges Russia, Ukraine to Stop Black Sea Attacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Russia and Ukraine to cease targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea. He made the statement during a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. The two leaders agreed to work on a new grain corridor through the waterway. Attacks on civilian vessels are deemed unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator.
Why it matters
The Black Sea has become a contentious zone amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The region's importance lies in its role as a critical shipping lane for grain and energy exports. Ensuring the safety of commercial vessels has become a pressing concern for international stakeholders. Turkey's involvement in promoting a ceasefire and negotiating a new grain corridor highlights its influence in the region.
What is confirmed
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea.
- Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to work on a new grain corridor through the Black Sea.
- Attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea are deemed unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator.
Still unconfirmed
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned growing international interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to secure grain and energy shipments.
What to watch next
- Progress on the new Black Sea grain corridor
- Response from Russia regarding Erdogan's call to cease attacks
- Impact on Black Sea shipping and grain exports
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