Commander of the Turkish Navy: There is no need for US and NATO military presence in the Black Sea

According to the report of Fars International News Agency, the Commander of the Turkish Navy stated on Saturday that Turkey can provide security in the Black Sea and does not want the presence of America or NATO in this region.

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According to the website report “Turkish Mint”, the commander of the Turkish Navy said, referring to the recent conflicts between Russia, Georgia and Ukraine: “NATO It is trying to take actions in the Black Sea, but we declare that we will take these actions in the Black Sea ourselves and we do not want NATO or America to be in the Black Sea.”

According to this report, Turkey, a NATO ally in the Black Sea, neighbors Ukraine and Russia and has good relations with both. According to the 1936 Montreux Treaty, Turkey has control over the “Bosphorus” and “Dardanel” straits and can restrict the passage of warships in case of threats or during war.

The commander of the Turkish Navy added: “Our goal is to respect Montero.” We have provided security for everyone in the Black Sea. As Turkey, we ensure the security of the Black Sea. America and NATO should not turn the Black Sea into the Middle East. That’s why we don’t want any country or NATO to enter the Black Sea.”

Turkey has provided military support to Ukraine and at the same time economic cooperation with Russia. has also preserved This country presents itself as a potential mediator in the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia and at the same time declares its opposition to Western sanctions against Moscow. The Black Sea is an important part for the transportation of grain, oil and oil products. Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of laying mines in the Black Sea.

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