The Greek foreign ministry has urged Turkey to “immediately cease its illegal activities” in the Mediterranean, after Ankara launched a research vessel into disputed waters near Cyprus.
Historical rivals and NATO allies, Greece and Turkey are again at each other’s throats after Ankara sent a vessel into a disputed area in the Eastern Mediterranean between Cyprus and Greece on Monday. According to a maritime safety message, the vessel, named Oruc Reis, will be conducting exploratory drilling for the next two weeks.
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