Turkish forces harass aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus

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Turkish forces interfered with an aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus, prompting the Cypriot government to announce plans to lodge formal complaints. This incident raises diplomatic concerns ahead of the EU meeting involving Greek, French, and Dutch officials.

The Cypriot government said it will lodge formal complaints over the interference with aircraft carrying Greek, French and Dutch officials to an EU meeting.

World Security Conflict Politics Turkey Cyprus EU defense ministers diplomatic incident aircraft interference security

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