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The confirmation of the arrival of Sergei Lavrov in Athens and the information about Vladimir Putin’s trip to Greece in 2021 concern Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
At a time when the Turkish president is facing the challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean and continues to play with fire, with illegal NAVTEX for Oruc ReisThe interest shown by Russia in Greek-Turkish relations is what worries him intensely.
Moscow has not made any active intervention to change the situation so far, but its relations with Ankara have been interrupted and that is a fact. The problems that have arisen refer not only to Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s constant challenges against Greece and Cyprus, but also τthe other movements of the “Sultan” that have groomed Vladimir Putin to pull his ear, as international analysts say.
Turkey’s intervention in the Nagorno-Karabakh issue and its support for Azerbaijan against Armenia since the end of September has provoked the first reaction from the Kremlin. It had already been observed, after all outrage in Moscow over the events in Idlib in northern Syria, with the Nagorno-Karabakh war zone sparking Russia’s first reaction.
Follow the joint statement by the United States, Russia and France that essentially put the “Sultan” on the corner, with Macron’s revelations about the transfer of jihadists to Syria from Turkey causing great irritation in Erdogan, who seemed upset by this intervention. But the Turkish president’s stance on Crimea in Ukraine is also concerning to the Kremlin, so it’s easy to see how. The position of Sergei Lavrov, who argued that Turkey and Russia are not strategic allies, was not just a coincidence. but only partners.
Regarding Greek-Turkish relations and Moscow’s position on this issue, the first trend was seen by the location of the Russian embassy in Athens. October 15 through twitter it was clear that it remains sovereign right of Greece the 12 nautical miles, with the clear message for Ankara, the moment when the thermometer rose again in the Aegean.
They followed Russian media reveal failed test of S-400 that toppled Erdogan for which he supported, while the concern of the Turks became even more intense from a tweet from the Russian Foreign Ministry on October 20. On the occasion of the anniversary of the naval battle of Navarino, uploaded to all social media accounts a video – a tribute to the naval battle of Navarino and the sinking of the Ottoman fleet. The situation cannot be described as accidental, as it came on a day when Turkish challenges reached a point of no return in the Aegean. with Recep Tayyip Erdogan continuing paranoid statements and threats against Greece.
Two 24 hours later, The arrival of the Russian Foreign Minister in Athens was confirmed on October 26. The ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, addressed all Russian foreign policy issues. and among them was his visit Sergei Lavrov in Athens. As you mentioned, during your visit you will hold talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Nikos Dendia, will be received by the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriako Mitsotaki, while you will also have a meeting with the leader of the official opposition, Alexis Tsipras.
In her statements, Maria Zakharova commented that “ways to activate political dialogue, deepen bilateral economic cooperation, develop cultural-humanitarian relations».
At the same time, he noted that there will be an exchange of views on international and regional issues, including the situation in Eastern mediterranean, from your area Middle East, of North Africa, the Balkans and the Caucasus.
The most resounding message, however, will be Vladimir Putin’s own visit to the Greek capital.. In the last 24 hours, information has increased that the Russian president will plan a trip to Athens with the arrival of 2021. 2021 is also the year of the celebrations of 200 years since the beginning of the Greek Revolution., of the Struggle for National Liberation, during which several foreign leaders will be present in the country.
According to reports, the invitation to the Russian president, Vladimir PutinIt has long been sent to Moscow from Athens and it seems that the Kremlin has decided to accept it. In fact, it is not ruled out that during his presence in Athens and apart from the meetings he will have Sergei Lavrov, to announce the formalization of the Russian president’s trip to our country in 2021.
Dice that Putin is one of the world leaders that everyone believes can “stop” the paranoid “Sultan”, this visit to Athens will send a clear message to Ankara and for sure will raise Erdogan’s concerns, especially in what has to do with his behavior towards Greece.
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