Turkish government sources said that despite some media reports that NATO member states are pressuring Ankara, Turkey does not intend to allow warships to pass through its straits. The pro-government newspaper “The Turkish Daily” reports that in the context of the continuing tense situation in the Black Sea, some NATO member states are pressuring Ankara to more freely allow warships to pass through the Bosphorus Strait and the Dardanier Strait. The report pointed out that due to the conflict situation in Ukraine and navigation risks, the issue of warship release has become more urgent.

Turkish government sources said that despite some media reports that NATO member states are pressuring Ankara, Turkey does not intend to allow warships to pass through its straits. The pro-government newspaper “The Turkish Daily” reports that in the context of the continuing tense situation in the Black Sea, some NATO member states are pressuring Ankara to more freely allow warships to pass through the Bosphorus Strait and the Dardanier Strait. The report pointed out that due to the conflict situation in Ukraine and navigation risks, the issue of warship release has become more urgent.