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Russia might recognise state of “Northern Cyprus”, former Turkish security official claims
Russia plans to recognise the pseudo-state of Northern Cyprus in exchange for Turkey offering its co-operation in the eastern Mediterranean, the former Turkish Homeland Security Chief claimed, according to Turkish Daily newspaper Sonzcu.
Turkey is turning into a pirate state in the Eastern Mediterranean, Nicosia says
The Cyprus Presidency has condemned Turkey’s newly planned illegal drilling within its EEZ in a press release published today via the Press and Information Office, where Turkey is described to be “turning into a pirate state in the Eastern Mediterranean.”
Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs: Turkey being isolated
Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias sent a clear message to Turkey following a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, in Athens stressing it was time Turkey understood that its behaviour in the region was counterproductive and resulted in its gradual isolation and condemnation from the international community.