ArmInfo. Turkish provocation is unacceptable. According to the Kathimerini portal, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said this before the European Council summit.
"The time has come for Europe to boldly and sincerely discuss what kind of relationship it really wants to have with Turkey. One thing is for sure: Turkish provocations, whether unilateral or extreme rhetoric, are no longer acceptable. Turkey's behavior violates the sovereign rights of two member states of the European Union - Greece and Cyprus, in addition, this damages the significant geopolitical interests of all of Europe in the Mediterranean," Mr. Mitsotakis said.
He added that two paths are opening up: the first is the path of dialogue, diplomacy, dialogue, which should be based on respect for international law, the prevention of unilateral actions and the rules of good neighborliness. Another way is the escalation of tensions, which will inevitably - sooner or later - lead to European action at the expense of Turkey. "Greece has proven in practice that it wants to go the first way. Turkey should do the same. But she must do it consistently, "said the Greek Prime Minister.