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Turkish Plan for Merchant Navigation
Turkey is seeking to revive maritime understandings between Russia and Ukraine through a proposal for a temporary halt to military operations in the Black Sea. The goal is to protect commercial shipping and reduce the risk of escalation affecting food supplies and international trade. Ankara has offered Moscow and Kyiv the designation of secure maritime routes for civilian vessels, with Ukrainian ships navigating along the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria, while Russian ships sail along the coasts of Georgia and Turkey. The proposal aims to provide guarantees for the safety of ships and prevent their targeting. It is expected to expand to include all commercial vessels, similar to the grain agreement signed in Istanbul in 2022, which holds significant importance for trade movement and food supplies across the Black Sea. Consultations regarding this initiative are ongoing, amidst differing positions: Russia alleges that Ukraine is targeting ships for political reasons, while Turkey emphasizes the importance of ensuring navigation security and avoiding escalation. The prospects for reaching an agreement remain dependent on the responses of both parties to the proposal and the mechanisms for its implementation.
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