Article 21 of the Montreux Convention allows them to cut off access for military ships if they feel war is imminent. Also, violating their airspace with warplanes after being denied access is a hostile act. Even if it was brief, Russia technically threw the first stone. As we all know, technically correct is the best…

I feel that I should point out that Article 21 of the Montreux Convention states that “Should Turkey consider herself to be threatened with imminent danger of war she shall have the right to apply the provisions of Article 20 of the present Convention.” Article 20 allows Turkey have sole discretion regarding the…