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Two British minehunter ships destined for Ukraine cannot travel through Turkish waters, Ankara stressed Tuesday, citing an international pact.

U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps announced last month that Ukraine's armed forces had struck a deal to procure the Sandown Class vessels from Britain's Royal Navy as the war-torn country grapples with Russia's continued blockade of the Black Sea.

But Turkey confirmed it had informed its NATO allies that the ships would not be allowed to travel through its waters.

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[-] pelerinli@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

UK sends two ship after two years - good guys

Turkey sends hundereds of Bayraktars on day 1 - ass pieces of shit

[-] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Turkey's balancing act to keep its Russian ties is very disappointing.

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