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Greece must maintain its deterrent capabilities, acting as needed to protect itself in a constantly shifting geopolitical environment, Greek Defense Ministry officials said Thursday, responding to a statement by Turkey’s Defense Ministry. “It is obvious this cannot be interpreted as a ‘provocation’ by anyone,” the officials said.
They noted that Greece faces a declared threat, the Casus Belli, but stressed that Athens “does not threaten anyone. It is known to all that Greece is committed to the United Nations Charter, international law, and the law of the sea.”
Turkey’s ministry said it is “closely monitoring” Greek military activity and warned that its armed forces have “the strength and determination to eliminate any threat against our country.” It also called on Greece to “show the same constructive stance” in the Aegean.