Turkey has proposed to strengthen the mine action group in the Black Sea

Turkey supports the strengthening of the international mine action group in the Black Sea, including the protection of underwater infrastructure. This statement was made on November 7 by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at a joint press conference with Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Choiu.

"Turkey sees the benefit of strengthening the group in the coming period so that it takes on additional responsibilities, such as protecting critical underwater infrastructure," Fidan said at the event, which was broadcast on the Turkish Foreign Ministry's social media page. Twitter).

The Minister stressed that security in the Black Sea region has acquired special importance after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. The Joint Task Force of Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria has been successfully operating since July 2024. Fidan also noted the importance of ensuring the safety of food and energy supply routes in the Black Sea.

Air signs: NATO will practice the use of tactical nuclear weapons

Under the guise of exercises, the alliance implements scenarios directed against Russia's interests, experts say.

Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on October 28 that NATO had stepped up its reconnaissance near Russia's sea and air borders on the Black Sea and the Baltic, and was continuing to build up military capabilities on the borders with the Russian Federation. In addition, in the Baltic States, the Black Sea region and Poland, the bloc is strengthening the strength and combat capabilities of multinational battalion tactical groups and brigades.

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