After Israel: The power drawing closer to Greece and Cyprus that worries Turkey

A retired Turkish admiral, Yaycı, warns of the growing security rapprochement between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, questioning whether the agreements include a mutual defense commitment. These statements come against the backdrop of the alliance Turkey signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and the ongoing struggle for control of the Mediterranean. The Turkish officer linked these developments to Turkey's new defense agreement, claiming that Greece and Cyprus seek alliances whenever Turkey strengthens its position.

A retired Turkish admiral named Yaycı warns of the growing security rapprochement between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, raising questions about the scope of their agreements. Yaycı publicly wonders whether the agreements include a mutual defense obligation, whereby an attack on one party is considered an attack on the others. These statements come against the backdrop of the new alliance Turkey signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and the ongoing struggle for control of the Mediterranean. The Turkish officer linked these developments to Turkey's new defense agreement, claiming that Greece and Cyprus seek alliances whenever Turkey strengthens its international standing. In his remarks, Yaycı used the term "Greek-Cypriot administration," intended to diminish the value of the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus. Additionally, between September 10 and 18, the multinational exercise "Medusa 15/2026" was held, with the participation of Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, France, and Italy. In Athens and Nicosia, they clarify that cooperation with Egypt is aimed at maintaining regional stability and protecting their sovereign rights.