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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Turkey Denies Passage to UK Minehunters Bound for Ukraine

Turkey has blocked the passage of two British minehunter ships through its waters to Ukraine, citing the Montreux Convention, which allows Turkey to control the transit of warships through the Turkish Straits during wartime. The UK intended to send these ships to help clear sea mines in the Black Sea, a task critical for the safety of maritime routes and lives at sea. The decision raises questions about the delivery of similar Dutch vessels promised to Ukraine by 2025.

via Yahoo News|

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world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukrainian Strikes Push Russian Navy Out of Crimean Waters"

The Russian Navy has been compelled to retreat from its ports in Crimea due to successful Ukrainian attacks, including a recent cruise missile strike on a large Russian landing ship in Feodosia. This retreat marks a significant shift nearly a decade after Russia annexed Crimea to secure its Black Sea fleet. Despite the stalemate on land, Ukraine's use of missiles and unmanned maritime drones has challenged Russian naval supremacy, with support from British and French cruise missiles. The attacks have also disrupted Russia's efforts to block Ukrainian grain exports, with President Zelenskiy hailing the progress as a "historic achievement." Russia's plans to establish a new naval base in Abkhazia are underway but will take years to complete, while its current Black Sea fleet operations are increasingly relying on the port of Novorossiysk.

via gCaptain|

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