Russia Ukraine war, page-2475

This could be a red line for Russia if it goes ahead since it would block Russia's naval base in Crimea from accessing the Mediterranean sea. Turkey is a NATO member and has the benefit of their military tech.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukraine-president-agrees-hold-talks-without-preconditions-russia-belarus-border

"On Sunday, for the first time, Turkey signaled it is ready to block Russian naval access to the Black Sea."

"Turkey’s foreign minister said Sunday that the situation in Ukraine had become a war, a legal distinction that paves the way for Ankara to potentially ban Russian warships from entering the Black Sea through a strategic chokepoint," The Wall Street Journal reports.

"The terms of the 1936 Montreux Convention is now expected to be triggered. Speaking to CNN Turk Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said: “We came to the conclusion that the situation in Ukraine has transformed into a war,” and this means “We will implement all articles of Montreux transparently.”