Türkiye to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russian and Ukrainian participation

Turkish media outlets, citing Türkiye’s Ministry of Defence, have reported that a meeting on Black Sea security is scheduled to take place in Ankara next week, with representatives from both Ukraine and Russia expected to attend.

Source: Turkish news outlets CNN Türk and TGRT

Details: Sources in the Turkish Ministry of National Defence reported that Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet at the headquarters of the Turkish Navy Command in Ankara on 15-16 April.

The meeting will reportedly focus on maintaining peace in the Black Sea after a possible ceasefire.

The meeting will also be attended by military representatives of foreign countries, though it has not been specified.

It will discuss military plans that can be implemented to maintain peace in the Black Sea.

Background: 

• Following the talks held in Saudi Arabia from 23 to 25 March, Russia and Ukraine agreed to hold discussions on the security of shipping in the Black Sea.
• However, Russia later issued a list of demands, including the easing of several sanctions on its agricultural sector. The United States stated it would consider these demands, while European countries have rejected any easing of sanctions.

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