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flag Turkey permits sanctioned Russian oil tankers to pass through the Bosphorus, sparking global concern over safety and accountability.

flag Turkey faces mounting international pressure over its handling of Russian "ghost fleet" vessels—sanctioned tankers using false flags and opaque ownership—to transit the Bosphorus Strait. flag These ships, including the 900-foot LIA, are believed to transport Russian oil to evade Western sanctions, posing risks to crew safety, the environment, and global maritime security. flag Despite Turkey’s NATO obligations and responsibility to verify vessel credentials, such vessels continue to pass through the strait, raising concerns about accountability, potential attacks, and the absence of clear liability for spills or damage.

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