Türkiye does not intend to renew the admission of warships of non-Black Sea countries to the Black Sea

Complying with the norms of the Montreux Convention, Turkey does not intend to renew the admission of warships of non-Black Sea countries to the Black Sea. It will continue to prevent them from passing through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits.

This statement was made by the press service of the Turkish Ministry of National Defense.

They explained that this measure is an important condition for maintaining stability in the region. And compliance with the Montreux Convention ensures security in the Black Sea region.

It is important to maintain stability and balance in the Black Sea within the framework of the principle of regional responsibility

- noted in the Turkish defense department.

Ankara has completely banned the passage of non-Black Sea warships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles from the very beginning of the Russian special operation. This significantly reduces the risk of a direct armed clash between Russian and NATO military personnel.

For example, it could happen if the idea of ​​the ex-commander of the North Atlantic Alliance forces on the European continent, James Stavridis, is implemented. He proposed to allocate NATO warships to guard ships carrying Ukrainian grain. At the same time, he believes, they should be given the right to shoot at Russian Navy ships if they are threatened.

The Montreux Convention, adopted in 1936, allows the stay of foreign warships in the Black Sea waters during a period of peace for no more than three weeks. In the event of war, Turkey has the right to limit their access through the straits, or even close it completely.

Comments

[Mavrikiy]

It is important to maintain stability and balance in the Black Sea within the framework of the principle of regional responsibility

Well done. Until BV calms down, the World Cup will be closed.

[Bulgarian_Chernomor]

Quote: Mavrikiy

BW

What is BV?

[akropin]

Judging by the context of events - the Middle East.

[igorbrsv]

The strait is not closed because of the Middle East. This is because of the war in the Black Sea region. Namely because of Ukraine. And it’s easier to calm the Middle East from the Mediterranean Sea

[Bulgarian_Chernomor]

Are warships of the Black Sea countries now passing through the Bosphorus???

[Denis812]

What do you think our ships are going to Syria?

[Bulgarian_Chernomor]

Quote: Denis812

What do you think our ships are going to Syria?

Warships? From the Black Sea? I suspect not

[Denis812]

There are no non-military ships. A non-military vessel is a vessel.
Secondly, there is, for example, the Orekhovo-Zuevo ship. It is part of the Black Sea Fleet.
However, miraculously, on July 31, 2022, he took part in the parade in Tartus.
And then, no less miraculously, he found himself in the Black Sea.

[igorbrsv]

Warships of the Black Sea countries, according to the Montreux Convention, have the right to proceed through the strait to their place of registration. The Russian Federation has many bases to which from the Black Sea the home port can only be reached through the Bosphorus Strait. There is nothing stopping you from changing the ship's home port. In this way we can proceed through the strait to any of our ports. We have ports around the entire Eurasian continent
Soon a naval base will appear in the Red Sea. But no one knows why we need it there. Geopolitics, probably, prestige. Here in Tartus, in the Mediterranean Sea - a base is needed strategically

[Escariot]

Quote: igorbrsv

Warships of the Black Sea countries, according to the Montreux Convention, have the right to proceed through the strait to their place of registration. The Russian Federation has many bases to which from the Black Sea the home port can only be reached through the Bosphorus Strait. There is nothing stopping you from changing the ship's home port. In this way we can proceed through the strait to any of our ports. We have ports around the entire Eurasian continent
Soon a naval base will appear in the Red Sea. But no one knows why we need it there. Geopolitics, probably, prestige. Here in Tartus, in the Mediterranean Sea - a base is needed strategically

No. Changing the home port won't work here. As well as a change of ownership of the ship (for example, the WB will transfer the destroyer to Romania along with the crew). At least there has not been a case since the beginning of the Northern War that our ship with a changed home port crossed the Straits.

[bayard]

Quote: igorbrsv

There will also be a naval base in the Red Sea. But no one knows why we need it there. Geopolitics probably, prestige

To ensure freedom of navigation for the Russian Merchant Fleet. It is now actively being built, Orsk trade is growing, and the threat of interception and seizure of our civilian ships... is great and not at all ephemeral. That's why the base is there. And I am sure that the initiative did not come from the military department, but from businesses operating in Africa and South Asia.

[tralflot1832]

You just can’t kick these guys out later. And the khan to the Turkish gas hub. By the way, the Finns, out of desperation, clung to our nuclear lighter carrier Sevmorput. It passed over the Balticconnect gas pipeline. For which they were sent with forest. So it’s already clear that someone wanted to turn over the pipeline for metal, dragging it towards Sweden, hooked with an anchor. I’ll ask Tofik, maybe he?

[bayard]

Quote: tralflot1832

I’ll ask Tofik, maybe he?

I don’t know about Tofik, but Rafik is definitely innocent.
I asked .

[rocket757]

It’s strange, where did rumors come from that nag/minke warships have passed or are passing into the Black Sea!?

[Puskarinkis]

The trouble is that the agreements of our sworn partners are respected as long as it is beneficial and are violated unexpectedly at the most inopportune moment. It would be naive to trust the Turks in this matter.

[Boris Manzhela]

Until all grain, metal and fertilizers are removed from Ukraine, the Sultan will protect his peace and safety of navigation in the World Cup. All he needed was to start a war at sea, in addition to everything else!

[opposite28]

It is important to maintain stability and balance in the Black Sea within the framework of the principle of regional responsibility

- noted in the Turkish defense department.

That's right, the microflora in the Black Sea is extremely sensitive to external sources of disturbances

[tsvetahaki]

I'm afraid our Western partners will find a solution to this problem...
Will Bulgaria have a couple of AUGs?

[Kuzmitsky]

Bulgaria has aircraft carriers - this is possible. 2-3, or even better - a dozen and a half. The main thing is that they do not bring aircraft carriers to the shores of Belarus))

[tralflot1832]

I’m even wondering if it’s a fantasy 2-3 AUG in the Black Sea? What will we do? American admirals, are we idiots to send AUGs to the Black Sea, some people in Ukraine and Russia have some painful desires. Treat only with lobotomy and electric shock in Kashchenko!

[Repellent]

Quote: tralflot1832

2-3 AUG in the Black Sea?

This is not the first, but the second. By consistency.

Not to mention the fact that “aircraft carriers are not allowed to enter” (c).

[tralflot1832]

Repellent is a pleasure to deal with a knowledgeable person. There is also a problem with nuclear-powered ships.