Turkey Invokes Montreux Convention... Cannot Accept Russian Invasion

Turkish President Erdogan Controls Foreign Warships' Entry into the Black Sea

[Asia Economy International Department Reporter] Turkey announced that it will invoke the 'Montreux Convention' to control the entry of foreign warships into the Black Sea in order to prevent the deterioration of the Ukraine crisis.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on the 28th (local time) that Russia's invasion is unacceptable and that Turkey will utilize the Montreux Convention, according to the Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency.

The Montreux Convention, established in 1936, regulates Turkey's control over the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, guaranteeing free passage for civilian vessels during peacetime and allowing the prohibition of foreign warships from passing through these straits during wartime.

Ukraine has requested Turkey to enforce this convention to block Russian warships' access to the Black Sea.

President Erdogan emphasized dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, saying, "It is never too late to engage sincerely in negotiations and resolve all issues peacefully."

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