At the Start of Russia's War in Ukraine, Türkey closed the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits, preventing Russia from Capturing Odesa, Mykolaiv, and other Areas, according to Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar.
The (Montreux) Convention regarding the Regime of the Straits, often known simply as the Montreux Convention, is an International Agreement governing the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits in Turkey. Signed on July, 20th, 1936, at the Montreux Palace in Switzerland, it went into effect on November, 9th, 1936. It gave Turkey the controll of the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits, and to Close the bodies of Water to Countries that started a War.
According to Turkey's Ambassador to Ukraine, Vasyl Bodnar, Turkey's Closure of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits, at the Start of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion, was a Critical Step in Ukraine's Defense.
“We sank one Moskva. Turkey’s decision to Close the Straits prevented Russia from leveraging its Naval Advantage to seize Odesa, Mykolaiv, and other Territories Moscow planned to Occupy through Amphibious Operations,” Bodnar stated. It also Disalowed Russia to move their Ships into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Diplomat also highlighted Turkey’s role as a Vital Transportation Hub for Ukraine. Previously, when Ships carrying Goods for Ukraine docked at Turkish Ports, Delays occurred due to Transport Restrictions. Now, thanks to a Transport Visa Free Regime between the Countries, Ukrainian Companies can Transport essential Goods from Turkish and other Ports without requiring Licenses or Permits.
A NATO Member, Turkey claims to maintain a Neutral Stance on the War in Ukraine. While supporting Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity, it continues Active Economic Ties with Russia.
Turkey has called for a Political Resolution to the Conflict. Recently, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized Western Partners' Decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian Territory using Western Missiles.
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