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Court acquits 103 retired admirals over 'Montreux Declaration'

Court acquits 103 retired admirals over 'Montreux Declaration'

The former officers were charged with "making an agreement to commit a crime against the security of the state and constitutional order."

20 December 2022

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

While Ankara has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire, it does not have to pick a side in the war and wants to maintain good relations with both countries, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

"It's never too late to engage in good faith negotiations and progress (on) all issues peacefully," the president has said.

Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

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Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

Earlier, Kyiv asked Ankara to close the straits to Russia's naval ships, which would violate the convention.

24 February 2022

Putin tells Erdoğan Montreux Convention should be preserved

Putin tells Erdoğan Montreux Convention should be preserved

President Erdoğan recently the Montreux treaty on the Straits wouldn't be binding for Canal İstanbul.

Criminal complaints against retired admirals over 'Montreux declaration'

Criminal complaints against retired admirals over 'Montreux declaration'

910 associations, 408 foundations, 114 chambers, 27 universities, 550 trade unions and 46 federations have filed criminal complaints about the retired admirals’ declaration on Montreux Convention.

'Montreux declaration': Former MPs announce support for retired admirals

'Montreux declaration': Former MPs announce support for retired admirals

It is regrettable to accuse the retired officers of "putschism" while "the founding principles of the republic" are under attack, the former politicians have said.

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

As part of the investigation launched into the midnight declaration that has triggered a coup debate, four people have been summoned to depose by going to the security directorate within three days.