Turkey Proposes Draft Agreement to Halt Black Sea Attacks on Commercial Ships

Turkey has submitted a draft agreement to Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, according to a Turkish diplomatic source. The proposal, if accepted, would mark a significant de-escalation in a key maritime chokepoint, but its viability remains uncertain given ongoing hostilities. This initiative follows Turkey's previous mediation efforts and could reduce shipping risks and insurance costs in the region.