The Russian Federation is evaluating Turkish initiatives regarding shipping in the Black Sea. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this during his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Moscow. RIA News.
The head of state said, “We carefully and with great respect evaluate all the initiatives of the Republic of Turkey in this regard and we will continue to be in contact with you.”
Before that, Reuters, citing sources reportedIt was stated that Turkey has been negotiating an agreement with Ukraine and the Russian Federation for two months to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea, but the Ukrainian side rejected it.
Formerly in the State Duma statedThe West wants to establish its own naval base in the Black Sea.