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Turkey announced that after the Oruc Reis conducts its seismic surveys between Kastelorizo and Rhodes, they will issue NAVTEX for seismic surveys south of Crete
>https://archive.is/hqS52

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While it is likely that Turkey will conduct such surveys without the EU doing something such as imposing sanctions, the threats to conduct such surveys south of Crete are not exactly new and they might spark a strong reaction from Greece once Crete is not anywhere near the Turkish coast as the Turks often try to argue that islands too close to their coast should belong to them.

This stems from the fact that Turkey does not recognizes the UNCLOS officially due to the fact that UNCLOS agrees with the fact that Islands have an EEZ, while for Turkey, officially recognizing that islands have EEZ would put them in contradiction with their actions since they conduct such seismic surveys insice Greek and Cypriot EEZ waters. Turkey does apply UNCLOS parameters to delimitate their maritime borders in the black sea without formally recognizing the UNCLOS

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🔴 Erdogan says that they dont need the US' permission to test the S-400 and questioned why the US does not complain about Greece having S-300 systems
>https://archive.is/VnSrM

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🔹"The tests of the S400 are absolutely correct and are continuing. The US approach to the issue does not bind us to anything. We will not ask the US to test. We have not only the S400, but also many other light and heavy weapons that we test. In fact, we have bought some of them from America. "

🔹He continued: "Greece has an S300 and is conducting tests. What does America say in this case? There is a Russian weapon that obviously bothers these gentlemen. We are determined to continue."

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‼️ The statement by Erdogan is dishonest to say the least, the S-300 systems owned by Greece were not bought unlike the Turkish S-400, for those who dont know, in 1997 and 1998, there was the "Cypriot S-300 crisis", where Cyprus wanted to install and activate S-300 systems in its territory, and Turkey threatened to declare war on Cyprus, the solution was that the S-300 would not be returned to Russia and instead the system was transferred to Greece. The crisis ended and the S-300 Systems have been in Crete since then.

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🚨 The U.S suspended its consulates in Turkey due to terrorist threats
>https://archive.is/cnbHe

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"The US Embassy in Turkey has received credible reports of possible terrorist attacks and kidnappings of US citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul. "These attacks could take place at the US Consulate General, as well as at other locations in Turkey, "

The US embassy in Ankara has urged Americans to be careful when they are in large office buildings, shopping malls and other places where foreigners gather. They also said that citizenship and visa services will be temporarily suspended at all US consulates in Turkey.

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🔴 Greek Defense Minister said that there can't be dialogue between Greece and Turkey while Turkey keeps provoking and escalating the situation
>https://archive.is/iOOXm

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🔹"This is a permanent position of our country in contrast to unilateral and provocative actions by Turkey, such as the voyages of research vessels and warships within the Greek continental shelf, as well as the extension of the illegal NAVTEX until October 27. "These actions highlight the unreliability of Turkey's intentions for dialogue, undermine the process of de-escalation mechanism within NATO and undermine the cohesion and unity of the Alliance," he said.

🔹He added that "NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg proposed a reciprocal suspension of military exercises during the holiday season and urged Turkey to refrain from continuing seismic investigations and to resolve any dispute under international law."

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A new ceasefire deal mediated by the UN was reached in Libya. According to it, all mercenaries and foreign fighters must leave the country within 3 months and military or security cooperation with foreign forces must stay frozen until a new government is formed
>https://archive.is/vkK5G

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All mercenaries and foreign fighters will leave Libya within three months of the signing today of the ceasefire agreement, which enters into force "immediately", the UN envoy said.

In addition, he states that all agreements related to military cooperation or security cooperation with foreign forces are "frozen" until a new government is formed in the country.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan today questioned the viability of a UN-sponsored ceasefire in Libya.

"Today's ceasefire agreement was not reached at the highest level, but at the lowest level," Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul. "To me, (this agreement) seems to lack credibility."

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Reports suggest that Greece might be negotiating with Russia a possible upgrade for the S-300 systems in Crete after Turkey performed tests of its S-400 systems
>https://archive.is/Jb5i3

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The Arab news agency Al Monitor reported today that there are possible negotiations between Greeks and Russians with the aim of upgrading the S-300 missiles , as part of Russia's plans against Ankara, which stalled in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Alexander Gorskov, the former head of the Russian Air Force's anti-aircraft missile force, told the Arab news agency that some time ago, in private talks, Greek experts had not hidden from him the fact that their negotiating maneuvers with the This, in addition to military advantages, was intended to send a clear message to Turkey and its challenges.

Until now, Western sanctions on Russia have prevented any trade with that country, but after the recent test of Turkish S-400 missiles, Greece may have decided to conclude an agreement with Russia on upgrading its missiles in Crete.

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🔴 NATO to change IFF identification system due to Turkey having activated its S-400 systems and making it possible for Russia to acquire vital information about the radar signatures of allied jets such as the F-35 and F-16s among several others
>https://archive.is/yHWfV

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🔹 "This shift is particularly problematic because of Moscow's activities in Europe and the Middle East, as it threatens key US and NATO interests. "Turkey's relocation is also worrying because of its position as a NATO member as well as its strategic position"

🔹"The joint placement of S-400s and F-35 aircraft will allow Moscow to obtain valuable information on the neutralization of 5th generation F-35s used by the US Air Force and its allies. For this reason, Washington was right expelled t avoid Ankara from the F-35 program last year"

🔹In addition, the United States and NATO are moving from a "Mode 4" aircraft identification system to a next-generation "Mode 5" encrypted system.

🔹This system allows anti-aircraft missile arrays and NATO warplanes to discern whether an unknown aircraft is friendly or hostile.

🔹The United States will never allow the Turkish S-400s to acquire Mode 5 capabilities, as this would allow Russia to "break" NATO identification codes and quickly locate NATO aircraft.

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🔴Reports surface that Turkey could be recruiting and planning to send Syrian mercenaries to the Greek border
>https://archive.is/fx0zN

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🔹Abraham Kasparian, a Syrian-born Armenian journalist, revealed through a leaked conversations between Idlib-based terrorists that Turkey is now recruiting Syrian mercenaries to be sent to the Greek border.

🔹On Wednesday he said it is being spread among Syrian militants in Idlib that a war between Greece and Turkey is “highly possible” and that there are thousands of Syrian mercenaries ready to be deployed on the land border with Greece.

🔹Kasparian says that as Turkey is hosting thousands of Syrian militants

🔹Many of these Syrian militants are becoming a domestic problem in Turkey, which is part of the reason why Erdogan is dispersing them as a moveable fighting force to serve his interests in Libya and Azerbaijan. According to Kasparian, some of the mercenaries will be deployed on the land border between Greece and Turkey in Thrace

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🚨 Pentagon warns Turkey of "serious consequences" for S-400. "An S-400 operating system is incompatible with the commitments made by Turkey as a US and NATO ally"
>https://archive.is/esxsr

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🔹"The US Department of Defense strongly condemns the test of the S-400 system carried out by Turkey on October 16, a test that was confirmed today by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ," the spokesman said.

🔹"We oppose the testing of this system by Turkey, which could have serious consequences for our security relationship," the statement added.

🔹"An S-400 operating system is incompatible with the commitments made by Turkey as a US and NATO ally"

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🚨 Hours after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Greece and Turkey had both decided to suspend scheduled military exercises in the Aegean on the eve of their national holidays, Turkey issued a new NAVTEX on the same dates. Stoltenberg had called the decision from both countries an advancement
>https://archive.is/bZbXp

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🔹 The Gaffe:
NATO's Secretary General announced that Greece and Turkey had decided to cancel the military exercises scheduled for the 28th anniversary of each other (29th). October)

🔴 The reality:
According to Greek Officials, it was a proposal made by Stoltenberg and there was no agreement. According to the same sources, the Greek Minister of Defense, stressed that "as long as the provocation continues, Athens does not discuss".

🔹 What Stollenberg said:
Mr. Stoltenberg: "A very welcome step" and praised Athens and Ankara for the "flexibility and their constructive attitude."


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Napoli, proteste e tensioni in strada nella prima notte di coprifuoco.

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there are several protests going on in Naples, Italy against the lockdown and the current government

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