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Erdogan Slams Greek PM Over F-35 Opposition, Offers Ukraine-Russia Mediation
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Erdogan Slams Greek PM Over F-35 Opposition, Offers Ukraine-Russia Mediation

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish President Erdogan criticized Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis for opposing Turkey's purchase of F-35 fighter jets.
  • Erdogan stated that Turkey has the right to acquire defense equipment and is discussing options with allies.
  • He also called for resolving issues in the Aegean Sea and offered to mediate between Ukraine and Russia.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply criticized Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, stating that Mitsotakis made a mistake by opposing Turkey's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets.

the Israeli and Greek opposition to Turkey's purchase of F-35s has no place in my world.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganThe Turkish President criticized opposition to Turkey's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets.

Speaking at a press conference following the NATO Summit in Ankara, Erdogan declared that "Israeli and Greek opposition to Turkey's purchase of F-35s has no place in my world." He emphasized Turkey's right to acquire fighter jets and defense equipment, noting that Ankara is already engaged in discussions with its allies regarding such purchases.

Turkey has the right to buy fighter jets and defense equipment.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganErdogan asserted Turkey's right to procure military hardware.

Erdogan also directed a pointed remark towards the Greek Prime Minister, asserting that "our duty is to solve the problems in the Aegean as the leaders of Turkey and Greece." He characterized the NATO Summit as successful, highlighting that "here in Ankara, we laid the foundation for a stronger NATO" and that solidarity among allies was evident.

our duty is to solve the problems in the Aegean as the leaders of Turkey and Greece.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganThe Turkish President called for bilateral resolution of issues in the Aegean Sea.

The Turkish president further stated that his country is prepared to "take on more responsibilities for a fairer distribution of obligations within NATO." He acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump's emphasis on their friendship, expressing gratitude. Amid tensions in the Middle East, Erdogan stressed the importance of maintaining a "will to resolve issues" and highlighted diplomacy's role. He concluded by offering Turkey's readiness to bring together both Ukraine and Russia to help end the ongoing war.

here in Ankara, we laid the foundation for a stronger NATO.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganErdogan described the NATO Summit hosted in Ankara as successful.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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