Turkey has announced it is prepared to take command of the naval branch of a future multinational force intended to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
The statement marks a significant shift in Ankara’s diplomatic positioning, moving from a peripheral observer to a potential central actor in the region's maritime security architecture.
The development comes as Greece has raised concerns that Turkey is seeking to establish dominance in the Black Sea.
According to reports from Romanian media outlet G4Media, Ankara is actively pursuing a leadership role in the naval component of any future international security framework for Kyiv.
This ambition places Turkey at the center of a growing geopolitical contest over influence in the region.
The move aligns with broader efforts to reshape security arrangements in Eastern Europe.