Erdogan urges Russia, Ukraine to halt Black Sea ship attacks, offers mediation

Turkey's President Erdogan told Zelenski that attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are unjustified and proposed measures to protect navigation. Ankara has presented proposals to both sides and stands ready to facilitate direct negotiations for a lasting peace. This continues Turkey's established mediator role, but the explicit call to halt attacks on shipping marks a focused push to de-escalate a key trade route.