What is the Montreux Convention?
Published date: 4 March 2022 17:27 GMT
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Last update: 2 years 8 months ago
After Russia launched attacks on Ukraine on 24 February, pressure is rising on Turkey to block Russia’s access to the Black Sea.
Under the 1936 Montreux Convention, Turkey has control over the passage of warships. But what exactly is the treaty and how will this impact the Ukraine-Russia war?
Under the 1936 Montreux Convention, Turkey has control over the passage of warships. But what exactly is the treaty and how will this impact the Ukraine-Russia war?
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