--- title: "Turkey submits Black Sea security proposals to Russia" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/turkey-submits-black-sea-security-proposals-to-russia" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/turkey-submits-black-sea-security-proposals-to-russia" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/turkey-submits-black-sea-security-proposals-to-russia.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/turkey-submits-black-sea-security-proposals-to-russia" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-09-25T21:05:11.390Z" source_reported: "2026-09-25T17:31:36.000Z" updated: "2026-09-25T21:05:11.390Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-25T22:15:47.317470+00:00" --- # Turkey submits Black Sea security proposals to Russia *Kremlin says no concrete talks are underway but acknowledges the issue is 'acute'* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Dmitry Peskov and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with two independent outlets reporting. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from officials and background context, but lack direct comment from affected parties. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest active negotiations, while reports clarify discussions are not substantive. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Turkey has submitted proposals to Russia concerning security in the Black Sea. - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed receipt of the proposals but stated no concrete negotiations are currently underway. - Peskov described Black Sea security as an 'acute' issue actively raised by multiple states, including Ukraine. - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes a new mechanism is needed to ensure the safety of commercial shipping. Turkey has presented proposals to Russia regarding security in the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that these proposals have been received but stated that no concrete negotiations are currently underway on the issue. Peskov described the security of the Black Sea as an 'acute' matter that is actively raised by many states, including Ukraine. He also accused Ukraine of conducting attacks on Russian and foreign-flagged vessels, which he claimed led to actions by the Russian Federation. ## Disagreement on negotiations While Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no concrete negotiations are currently underway regarding Turkey's Black Sea security proposals, other reports indicate a slightly different emphasis. Jamestown, for instance, notes that Russia has reacted 'coolly' to Turkey's diplomatic overtures and that Moscow appears to be hardening its negotiating position. However, none of the reports directly contradict Peskov's assertion that formal talks are not happening. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mentioned Turkey's proposals to Russia regarding Black Sea security. The centre-rated report from Jamestown mentioned that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on August 8 that Turkey had sent a proposal to Russia and Ukraine that would end attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea. This specific detail about the proposal's aim was not mentioned in the right-rated reports or the digests from unrated outlets. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 17% (1) - Right: 83% (5) 7 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T22:15:47.317470+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T23:15:27.382Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Jamestown reported that Turkey is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine, with civilian vessels being caught in the crossfire of Black Sea strikes. The report highlighted that while Ukraine has expressed willingness to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, signals from Moscow dim the prospects of a new deal despite Turkish efforts. Jamestown noted that Moscow appears to be hardening its negotiating position ahead of winter months, with strikes on vessels carrying agricultural goods threatening food shortages. The outlet also mentioned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on September 23 that 'It is necessary to take steps regarding the safety of navigation in the Black Sea, that there can be no explanation for the attack on commercial ships, and that we expect responsible behavior from the parties'. ### Right - Reports from right-rated outlets focused on the Kremlin's response to Turkey's proposals. Korrespondent.net stated that Dmitry Peskov denied concrete negotiations were taking place, adding that the issue requires a 'comprehensive solution and complex negotiations'. Topwar.ru also reported Peskov's comment that Ankara's proposal is not currently under discussion. News-pravda.com and vz.ru highlighted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement that a new mechanism is needed to ensure the security of commercial shipping in the Black Sea, with vz.ru quoting Erdogan telling the American magazine Newsweek that 'there is a need for a mechanism that guarantees the continued…'. Interfax.ru reported Peskov stressing the need for security in the Black Sea to be comprehensive, not in separate segments. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 3 - high: 2 - unknown: 7 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Banker.az](https://banker.az/kreml-turkiy%c9%99-qara-d%c9%99nizd%c9%99-t%c9%99hluk%c9%99sizliyin-t%c9%99min-olunmasi-il%c9%99-bagli-rusiyaya-t%c9%99klifl%c9%99r-gond%c9%99rib) — Kremlin: Turkey Sent Proposals to Russia on Ensuring Security in the Black Sea - [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4915003-v-kremle-otvetyly-na-predlozhenye-ankary-po-chernomu-morui) — In Kremlin, They Responded to Ankara ' S Black Sea Proposal - [Jamestown](https://jamestown.org/turkiyes-black-sea-diplomacy-faces-russian-roadblocks) — Türkiye’s Black Sea Diplomacy Faces Russian Roadblocks - [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/290476-peskov-predlozhenie-ankary-po-chernomorskomu-koridoru-sejchas-ne-obsuzhdaetsja.html) — Sandkov: Ankara's Proposal on the Black Sea Corridor Is Not Currently Under Discussion - [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/reshenie-po-bezopasnosti-v-chernom-more-dolzhno-byt-kompleksnym-peskov-802856-2026) — The Decision on Security in the Black Sea Must Be Integrated - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4019515/peskof-i-tourkia-upebale-protaseis-gia-tin-asfaleia-tis-nausiploias-sti-mauri-thalassa-den-diexagontai-sunomilies) — Peskov: Turkey Submitted Proposals on Navigation Safety in the Black Sea - No Talks Are Taking Place - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/25/2619878.html) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that a new mechanism is needed to ensure the security of commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid the Ukraine conflict, the president told the US magazine Newsweek - [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/25/conform-unui-oficial-de-la-kremlin-turcia-a-prezentat-propuneri-privind-securitatea-navigatiei-pe-marea-neagra) — According to an Official From Kremlin, Turkey Has Put Forward Proposals on the Security of Navigation on the Black Sea – the Rador Press Agency - [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260925/peskov-873688431.html) — Peskov Answered the Question About Security in the Black Sea. - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260925/peskov-turkiye-karadenizin-guvenligiyle-ilgili-oneriler-sundu-ancak-gorusme-yapilmadi-1109044540.html) — Peskov: Türkiye Presented Proposals Regarding Black Sea Security, but No Meeting Took Place. - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1118494) — The Kremlin Stressed the Need for Security in the Black Sea at the Complex - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/korabli-dolzhny-hodit-a-ne-tonut-erdogan-vzyalsya-za-bezopasnost-chernogo-morya) — The Ships Should Walk, Not Drown: Erdogan Has Taken over the Security of the Black Sea. - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/25/1455325.html) — Erdoğan Stated the Need for a New Shipping Mechanism in the Black Sea ## Questions **What proposals has Turkey submitted regarding the Black Sea?** Turkey has submitted proposals to Russia concerning security in the Black Sea. The specific details of these proposals are not fully elaborated in the reports, but they are aimed at enhancing the safety of navigation and commercial shipping. **Are there any negotiations underway regarding these proposals?** According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, no concrete negotiations are currently underway on Turkey's Black Sea security proposals. He described the issue as 'acute' and requiring complex negotiations for a comprehensive solution. **What is Turkey's stance on Black Sea security?** Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes a new mechanism is necessary to ensure the ongoing security of commercial shipping in the Black Sea. He has stated that attacks on commercial ships are unjustifiable and expects responsible behaviour from all parties involved. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/turkey-submits-black-sea-security-proposals-to-russia. 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