Erdogan tells Zelenskiy Black Sea shipping attacks inexplicable, urges halt

Turkish President Erdogan conveyed to Ukraine's Zelenskiy that attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea by both Russia and Ukraine are inexplicable and must stop, per a readout from his office. This signals Ankara's growing concern over maritime security and potential disruption to grain exports, though no concrete steps were announced. The statement reflects Turkey's balancing act between NATO obligations and its Black Sea interests.