Erdogan’s comments serve only to escalate tensions, and the international community must continue to unequivocally condemn Erdogan’s provocations.
The Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 was a pivotal event in the island's history, rooted in long-standing ethnic tensions and geopolitical rivalries.
In March, the US Senate defeated an effort to stop a $23 billion sale of F-16 jets and modernization kits to Turkey allowed by President Biden's administration.
In addition to discussing the war in Gaza, President Biden discussed the war in Ukraine, the NATO alliance, the US economy, and his ability to continue his presidency despite his age.
Asked about the CNN report at the current NATO summit in Washington, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Russia was waging a hybrid war of aggression, including cyberattacks and sabotage.
The two discussed making progress toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
At the summit, Katz spoke with US cabinet members, as well as other global leaders.
Ground-based missiles with a range exceeding 500 kilometers were banned until 2019 under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Biden announced a historic joint donation of air defense equipment to Ukraine by Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy.
The senior US official also said the United States and some NATO allies will announce new steps "to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses and military capabilities to help Ukraine.
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