Turkey Presses Ukraine on Maritime Security Following Ship Strikes
What Happened
Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador after two Turkish-operated vessels were struck in separate incidents in the Black Sea this week. Ankara warned Kyiv about the need to protect civilian shipping, navigation and maritime safety as attacks on commercial vessels in the region continue to rise.
Key Takeaways
The incidents have heightened concerns over the safety of Black Sea trade routes and put additional strain on Turkey's balancing role between Russia and Ukraine.