Turkish FM urges sides to avoid attacks in the Black Sea (opens original article in a new tab)

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged parties to avoid attacks in the Black Sea during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, citing concerns over maritime security and potential harm to Turkey's interests.

• Turkish FM Hakan Fidan expressed concern over Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation
• Fidan urged sides to avoid attacks threatening Black Sea maritime security
• Fidan mentioned Türkiye's interests could be harmed by such attacks