Erdogan tells Zelenskiy Black Sea attacks on vessels are inexplicable
Turkish president calls for maritime safety measures and renewed direct talks as grain exports remain disrupted.
What to know
- Erdogan and Zelenskiy met during UN General Assembly; Turkey called attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels 'inexplicable' and demanded both sides act responsibly.
- Zelenskiy indicated Ukrainian readiness for a maritime truce based on proposals from Egypt, India, and Turkey.
- Turkey, maintaining ties with both Russia and Ukraine, has sent mediation offers to both sides and is awaiting responses on halting attacks.
- Black Sea shipping disruptions have driven up global wheat prices; top importers in Asia, Middle East, and Africa are struggling to secure supplies.
“During the meeting, President Erdogan stated that Turkey was ready to do all it can for the Ukraine-Russia war to end with lasting peace, that we will continue our efforts to revive direct negotiations”
Turkish presidency, Official statement · Straits Times / Reuters ↗ · Sep 23
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Zelenskiy signals openness to maritime truce at Crimean Platform summit
At a Crimean Platform summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Zelenskiy told leaders that Kyiv was ready for a maritime truce in the Black Sea based on proposals from Egypt, India, and Turkey.
“Our President stated that a step must be taken regarding navigational safety in the Black Sea, that attacks on commercial vessels are inexplicable, and that we expect the sides to act responsibly…”
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🇹🇷 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy that attacks by # Russia and # Ukraine on commercial vessels in the Black Sea were inexplicable and steps must be taken to stop these, according to a readout from his office on Thursday. https://www. reuters.com/world/middle-east/…
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Erdogan tells Zelenskiy Black Sea attacks on commercial vessels inexplicable
Turkish President Erdogan held a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy during which he stated that attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea by both sides were inexplicable and that steps must be taken to ensure navigational safety and responsibility from both parties.
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