The State Department’s harsh response to Erdogan: “Greece’s sovereignty over these [Aegean] islands is not in question”

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State Department issues a direct statement rebuking Erdogan’s threat against Greece’s islands, stating that such threats are “counterproductive” in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. reminding Ankara: “Greece’s sovereignty over these [Aegean] islands is not in question.”

According to the State Department answering questions from ERT, Athens News Agency and Hellas Journal:

At a time when Russia has again invaded a sovereign European state, statements that could raise tensions between NATO Allies are particularly unhelpful. The United States continues to encourage our NATO Allies to work together to maintain peace and security in the region, and to resolve differences diplomatically. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected and protected. Greece’s sovereignty over these islands is not in question. We urge all parties to avoid rhetoric and actions that could further raise tensions.

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