Representatives from the aggressor state Russia will not be attending the security meeting concerning the Black Sea scheduled for April 15-16 in Turkey.

Source:  "European Truth" referencing Anadolu

Details: The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that a meeting will take place in Ankara on April 15 and 16 to discuss security issues in the Black Sea in light of a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.

The meeting will occur at the naval forces headquarters, with military representatives from various countries in attendance. The agenda will focus on naval planning to maintain a peaceful environment in the Black Sea.

The Turkish Ministry of Defense did not specify which countries will participate but confirmed that no Russian officials will be present.

Previously, Turkish media reported, based on sources in the Ministry of Defense, that a meeting would occur in Ankara with representatives from both Ukraine and Russia.

Background:

Following negotiations in Saudi Arabia from March 23-25, the US, Russia, and Ukraine agreed to discuss securing navigation in the Black Sea.

However, Russia subsequently issued a list of demands, including the easing of certain sanctions on the agricultural sector. The US stated it would consider these demands, while Europe rejected any easing of sanctions.