What Happened
Ankara Accuses Greek Cypriot Side Of Intransigence And Oppression
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler launched a sharp attack on the Republic of Cyprus, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of intransigence and oppression against Turkish Cypriots. Güler warned that Ankara is closely monitoring Cyprus’ military buildup with the support of third countries and is taking necessary measures to safeguard its national security. The Turkish defense minister’s comments were made at the opening ceremony of the 2026-2027 academic year at Türkiye’s National Defence University. This development was reported by The National Herald.