Russia Strikes Turkish Ships in Black Sea Amid Putin-Erdoğan Talks

• Russia attacked Ukrainian ports of Chornomorsk and Odesa with drones and missiles.
• Three Turkish commercial ships were damaged, one catching fire, during the Russian attacks.
• The attacks occurred while Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan were holding talks.
• The incident is seen as a setback for diplomatic efforts, as Erdogan had proposed a limited ceasefire.
• Russia targeted Ukrainian ports, vital for its economy, in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil tankers, impacting Turkish ships.

Why It Matters: Russian attack on Turkish ships during talks threatens Black Sea diplomacy and global trade.