Türkiye blocked the passage of British minesweepers for the use of Ukraine

According to the report of the international group of Fars news agency, Turkey announced on Tuesday that it will not allow two British minesweepers to pass through its waters on the way to the Black Sea for the use of Ukraine, because the international agreement related to Crossing the straits in time of war violates.

Britain announced last month that it would send two Royal Navy minesweepers for use by the Ukrainian Navy to help bolster Ukraine’s naval operations in the war against Russia.

According to Reuters, Turkey’s Presidential Communications Office reported that this NATO member country has informed its allies that ships will be allowed to use the Bosphorus straits as long as the war in Ukraine continues. And he will not give the Dardanelles.

With the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, Turkey activated the 1936 Monterey Convention and practically blocked the passage of military ships for the warring parties. This treaty exempts ships that return to their bases.

Turkish President said that the country will implement the said treaty impartially and carefully to avoid escalation of tension. has performed in the Black Sea. Ankara has good relations with both sides involved in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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