Ukraine appeals to Turkey: Stop Russian port assaults
The Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister, Andriy Sybiha, reported in Ankara that Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure on the Black Sea. As a result of the recent attacks, four civilian ships were damaged.
Sybiha, who served as Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey between 2016 and 2021, appealed at a press conference after meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for support in stopping Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports. He conveyed that the discussion with Fidan focused, among other things, on restoring stability and security in the Black Sea and ensuring freedom of navigation.
He informed that "since the beginning of autumn," four civilian ships carrying grain, corn and humanitarian cargo destined for Palestinians have been damaged due to Russian attacks.
Turkey on the end of the war
The Turkish Foreign Minister emphasised that the war in Ukraine should be ended through negotiations and based on solutions arising from international law.
Ankara maintains good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv and is involved in initiatives regarding the export of Ukrainian grain. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposes that Turkey become a platform for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Turkey's close relations with Russia complicate its relations with the West.
