# Erdogan calls on Russia and Ukraine to halt Black Sea attacks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks in the Black Sea, warning that strikes there risk escalating the war and disrupting vital shipping. Turkey, a NATO member that has kept ties with both sides, wants to revive a grain corridor and prevent the conflict from spreading to the sea.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/turkiyes-erdogan-urges-russia-and-ukraine-to-stop-black-sea-attacks?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:09:18 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/01/ukraine-defies-trump-resumes-attacks-russian-oil) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:20:18 GMT