ANKARA: Turkiye on Friday called for an urgent end to the Russia-Ukraine war after a Turkish-owned cargo vessel was damaged in an attack on Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, saying the incident underscored risks to Black Sea maritime security. In a foreign ministry statement, Ankara also called for an arrangement to suspend attacks targeting navigation safety and the parties’ energy and port infrastructure “to prevent escalation” in the region.

ANKARA: Turkiye on Friday called for an urgent end to the Russia-Ukraine war after a Turkish-owned cargo vessel was damaged in an attack on Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, saying the…

Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned that the Black Sea should not turn into an “area of confrontation” between Russia and Ukraine, after several…