At first, Athens took it positively. Biden and Erdogan meeting on its edge G20 meeting As already mentioned in this connection, the Greek side is of the firm opinion that it is important that Ankara not be cut off from the Western camp and act unchecked.

It is believed that the conflict field, where the Turkish leadership is constantly opening new fronts in all directions, can lead to unpredictable situations. And, in any case, it is important to express, even through third parties, thoughts and suggestions on the need to maintain stability and avoid challenges in the wider region.

Relevant government sources confirm that her relationship Greece With USA has been significantly strengthened in recent years, and this became clear with cooperation in the defense sphere, with its modernization Alexandroupoliswith a range of strategic options.

At the same time, as the same sources say, the United States is a great power that talks to everyone and Turkey this is a great country NATOhas been a key partner in the region for many years and remains a powerful geopolitical player.

The Greek side does not consider US-Turkish relations competitive with Greek-American ones. Moreover, the United States can effectively influence the reduction of tone and tension in the region.

Moreover, with an active Ukrainian front, Washington has consistently advocated calm and de-escalation of any tension. In fact, as already mentioned, on the American side, our country’s contribution to reducing high tones was recognized as a firm choice not to respond to current challenges.

Greece does not consider US-Turkish relations competitive with Greek-American ones, but believes that the US can make a significant contribution to reducing tensions in the region.

Challenges of which, however, Athens made sure that the American leadership was fully aware, while at the same time clearing red lines and demanding on specific issues, such as the issue of the Turkish-Libyan memorandum, that Washington exhaust its influence and its pressure.

On the issue of equipment and, in particular, on the supply F-16 on the part of Turkey, first of all, they consider successful the manipulations undertaken to promote the Greek positions in the American parliament, which, at least, gives our country time to become a leader in the modernization of weapons.

The realistic approach is that the purchase of fighter jets from Turkey will not be prevented forever. However, even the delay is significant.

Shots from Bahceli

Yesterday, Erdogan’s partner in the government, Devlet Bahceli, once again addressed members of his party with attacks on Greece. “The offensive, destructive and threatening policy of Greece towards Turkey is not reduced.

It’s arrogance, it’s playing with fire when the Greek foreign minister declares his intention to continue expanding his country’s territorial waters,” he said, among other things.