Originally Posted by
Ninthace
Assuming such a wish was granted, getting the ships into a position to defend Ukrainian ports might be difficult during the current hostilities. Speaking of which, where did the mine hunters we gave the Ukrainians end up?
Earlier this month the Turkish Government had said they would not be allowed to enter the Bosphorus under the terms of the Montreux Convention until hostilities have ceased. I recall reading it would be theoretically (i.e. it aint going to happen) possible to move them via inland waterways with the OK of the relevant governments (incl Hungary) but they would have clearance of less than 1ft at the narrowest point.
The Turkish statement is would appear to rule the T23s reaching Ukraine before the war is over, in the unlikely event of them being sold/donated to Ukraine.