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Turkish Defense Minister: Athens Attempts to Create New Facts in Cyprus

Published March 20, 2026, 20:15
Turkish Defense Minister: Athens Attempts to Create New Facts in Cyprus

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler accused Athens of attempting to create new facts in Cyprus and proceeding with the armament of the Aegean islands, taking advantage of the sensitive climate in the region. Güler stated that Turkey will continue to protect its rights and the security of the pseudo-state. He emphasized that Turkey has deployed air and air defense elements in the pseudo-state to protect the airspace and counter potential threats. The Turkish Defense Minister dismissed provocative statements from Greece, emphasizing that Turkey will continue to protect its rights in the Aegean, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Cyprus.