Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar confirmed today, Friday, that the Greek “provocations” will not pass without Ankara’s response.
The official Anadolu news agency quoted Akar as saying that Turkey “does not harass or provoke Greece.”
Covering the deficit
On Tuesday, the Turkish defense minister accused Greek politicians and soldiers of systematically fabricating provocations and crises with Turkey to cover up his impotence, as he described it.
In the past few months, the dispute between the two countries over maritime borders and territorial waters has again escalated.
“An adventure for others”… Tensions rise between Turkey and Greece
“We’ll do whatever it takes”
Last month, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu threatened that his country would do whatever was necessary if Greece continued its provocations, commenting on Greek military maneuvers in the Aegean islands off the Turkish coast.
“can take you by surprise”
He also said that Greek sovereignty over the islands would be in question if Athens continued to arm them.
These developments came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at turning against Greece, stating that “Turkey can be caught by surprise one night.”
