Turkey Proposes Black Sea Safety Pact Amid Conflict Concerns

Turkey's proposals on maritime security in the Black Sea were presented directly to the parties.

Consensus

Turkey has proposed a memorandum to ensure the safety of ships in the Black Sea.
Turkey is maintaining contacts with all sides of the Ukraine conflict.
Turkey aims to prevent the expansion of military actions beyond Ukraine.
Turkey emphasizes the importance of maritime and food security in the Black Sea.
Recent attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are considered unacceptable by Turkey regardless of who carried them out.
Russia confirmed that Turkey had submitted proposals on Black Sea security.

Ukrainian forces have begun attacking Russian commercial ships, tankers, and foreign-flagged vessels, including those linked to the United States. — kommersant
The proposed memorandum is based on the experience of the grain corridor, with a potential safe route along the eastern and southern Black Sea coasts, including Turkish territorial waters. — kommersant
Turkish Foreign Minister did not provide details about the memorandum. — kommersant
President Erdogan stated that Turkey has discussed the issue with Ukrainian President Zelensky. — kommersant
Erdogan emphasized that Turkey is working to prevent the conflict from spreading to a broader region. — interfax
Erdogan stated that Turkey hopes for a swift start to peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. — vesti
Erdogan said he expressed willingness to assist in a peaceful resolution during a meeting with Putin in Bishkek. — vesti