Russia's War on Ukraine and the Montreux Convention as Türkiye's International Law Instrument and Policy Tool for the Security of the Black Sea
Journal: Connections The Quarterly Journal
Year: 2023

The Montreux Convention remains a key legal and policy tool in maintaining Black Sea security, particularly in the context of Russia's largescale aggression against Ukraine launched in February 2022.To preserve its role, Trkiye seeks to prevent any debate over the convention and ensure its continuous enforcement.By pursuing a policy of balance between NATO and Russia, Trkiye aims to promote peace in the Black Sea rather than witness competition and conflict to its north.Russia's aggression again