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The Turkish challenges to Greece are now daily, both from the government and from former military officers who “dream” of the Blue Homeland.
Retired Admiral Deniz Kutluk asks the Erdogan government to make statements to veryansintv.com send an “ultimatum” to Greece, for the immediate disarmament of 16 Aegean islands.
Otherwise – the retired admiral – proposes the military intervention “Sultan” and the occupation of the Greek islands.
“Turkey must declare that we do not recognize sovereignty over these 16 islands. Turkey must say how “Greece within 48 hours and under the observation of international observers will guarantee the disarmament of these islands or, otherwise, these islands are ours” And one by one to catch them and finish. We have this power, “he said provocatively.
France also did not escape Koutlouk’s shooting, accusing him of violating international law, while also warning that the Turkish forces it can capture the French aircraft carrier sailing to the Eastern Mediterranean in two days.
Erdogan’s anger over the lifting of the arms embargo on Cyprus
At a time when “sleepy” Europe is debating behind closed doors whether it will eventually impose sanctions on a country that threatens war with two of its member states, the United States is cracking down on decisive and drastic measures.
With Erdogan indifferent to international calls to reduce escalation and fearing to light the fuse in the eastern Mediterranean powder keg with unpredictable consequences, Washington decided to slaughter the provocative “sultan” with a glove.
On Tuesday afternoon (09/01), the US government announced the partial lifting of the arms embargo on Cyprus, essentially repealing a 33-year-old US policy on the Cyprus issue.
Although the lifting of the embargo worries “Non-lethal weapons”, is a fact that constitutes an important decision that sends a clear message to Ankara for a change of tactics in the eastern Mediterranean.
The United States has also expressed its desire for calm in the region, and the US president himself called his friend Tayyip Erdogan and Kyriakos Mitsotakis asking for a reduction in the escalation.
The decision of the American side outraged the Turkish government that explains how will equip the pseudo-state, which it is already doing, of course, with the international community whistling indifferently.
The Turks know very well that the American state does nothing by accident. Every move is based on a plan and with a clear goal. The partial lifting of the arms embargo on Cyprus, although symbolic, is the prelude to a full lifting, which will also mark a data shift in the eastern Mediterranean.
So Trump may continue to admire Erdogan and his regime, but the US state confirms that even a symbolic move can reverse even a situation on the brink of war.
Rabies in Ankara
After the announcement with which the Turkish Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs soon as the US government’s decision was known, the representative of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) took office on Wednesday morning, Omer celik.
In a post, Celik called the decision incorrect and said that Turkey had the ability to protect the rights and interests of the pseudo-state in occupied Cyprus.
In suspension On Twitter, Omer Celik reports:
“This decision furthers the illegal demands of the Greek Cypriot administration. Turkey and the TRNC cannot be forced to make decisions that are not in accordance with the law, diplomacy and sovereignty. We are in favor of dialogue on the basis of sovereignty and Greece is destroying that base with pirate agreements. The Greek Cypriot administration will never violate the rights of Turkish Cypriots. Turkey, as a guarantor power, has the ability to protect the rights and interests of the “TRNC.” Our president’s message is clear. No we accept compliance and make no concessions regarding our rights and interests. “Turkey will not allow any injustice to the detriment of the TRNC.”
And Ersin Tatar
In the same vein were the statements of the occupying prime minister and Erdogan’s candidate in Cyprus, Ersin Tatar.
Speaking to CNN Turk, Ersin Tatar attributed the US decision to political expediency in the run-up to the US elections and the influence of Greek and Cypriot lobbies in Washington, but accused Greek Cypriots of constantly arming themselves to attack the Turks. However, this accusation later contradicts his own statement, as he launches threats, saying that the strength of the Greek Cypriots is not enough against the presence of the powerful occupation army and specifically the Turkish Army Corps located in the northern part of Megalonysos. “His power is not enough against us and Turkey,” he said.
Turkish Foreign Minister
The decision of U.S for partial lifting of the embargo weapons for them Greek Cypriots, poisons hopes for peace in Eastern mediterranean and it is incompatible with the spirit of the alliance, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said today.
As the announcement underscores: “Today’s US decision to lift the arms embargo against the Greek Cypriot Administration ignore equality and the balance between the two peoples of the island. It is true that this decision will affect efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. “
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry stressed that at a time of ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, the United States is making a decision such that it is incompatible with the spirit of the alliance.
“It just came to our knowledge then reconsider “his decision and support existing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region,” adds the Turkish Foreign Minister’s announcement, warning that in a different case:
“Turkey, as the guarantor country of Cyprus, will resolutely take the necessary measures to guarantee the safety of the Turkish Cypriots in accordance with its legal and historical responsibility.”
Satisfaction in Greece
In Athens, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs greeted the United States government decision on partial lifting of the embargo armaments in Republic of cyprus, notice the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a relevant ad.
“This is a important step “for the strengthening and deepening of cooperation between two friendly countries, but also proof of the recognition of the role played by the Republic of Cyprus as a country that contributes to stability and peace in the region,” the announcement states.
“Greece will continue to work with Cyprus, the United States and countries in the region in general to consolidate security and stability in the region,” he added.
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will travel to New York, where he is expected to meet with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday (midnight Greek time).
Nikos Dendias is expected to brief Antonio Guterres on the current situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and the increasing aggression from Turkey.
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