Turkey Blocks UK Royal Navy Minehunters Destined for Ukraine Amid War Tensions
Turkey has blocked two British minehunter ships from passing through its waters to Ukraine, citing the Montreux Convention, which restricts the passage of warships through the Turkish Straits during conflict. The U.K. had planned to send the ships to assist Ukraine amid the Russian blockade of the Black Sea, but Turkish authorities have informed NATO allies of their decision to uphold the convention and prevent the transfer while the war continues.