Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to halt Black Sea attacks
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul and urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks in the Black Sea, while the two leaders agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor. The talks come amid growing international interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure unhindered energy and grain shipments by both countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Turkey has sought to position itself as a mediator in the war, and controls the straits that give access to the Black Sea.
Why it matters：Black Sea shipping carries a large share of the world's grain and energy, so any agreement on safe passage would affect global food prices and supply security.
Key points
- Erdogan hosted Zelenskyy in Istanbul.
- The leaders agreed to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor.
- Rubio said international interest is growing in a limited Black Sea ceasefire.
Sources (original reporting)
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