2020–2021 East Mediterranean crisis

The 2020–2021 Eastern Mediterranean crisis is an intensification of military tensions between Turkey, Greece and their allies in the East Mediterranean Sea. Tensions rose following Turkey’s exploration operations in a disputed area in the Mediterranean.[28]

Main article: Aegean dispute
2020 Eastern Mediterranean crisis
Part of the Aegean dispute

Map of Greece and Turkey
Date2020–Present
Location
Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Turkey
Supported by:
Libya (Government of National Accord)[1]
Northern Cyprus (Recognized only by Turkey)[2]
Azerbaijan[3]
 Pakistan[4]
 Albania[5]		 Greece
Supported by:
European Union[6]
United States of America[7][8][9]
France[10]
United Arab Emirates[11]
Egypt[12]
Libya (House of Representatives)[13]
Cyprus[14]
Israel[15]
 Russia[16]
Germany[17]
Austria[18]
Italy[19]
 India[20]
Palestinian Authority[21]
 Saudi Arabia[22]
 Jordan
 Lebanon
 Syria
North Macedonia[23]
Armenia[24]
Spain[25]
Portugal[25]
Malta[25]
Sweden[26]
Arab League[27]
Commanders and leaders
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Kyriakos Mitsotakis

See also

References
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  2. "EU's stance on Cyprus 'blows up' chance of cooperation".
  3. "President of Azerbaijan: Without any hesitation, we support Turkey and will support it in any circumstances VIDEO". Azerbaijan State News Agency. 2 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. https://m.yenisafak.com/en/news/pakistan-sends-message-of-support-to-turkey-our-blood-will-flow-with-yours-3536873
  5. https://www.ekathimerini.com/261171/opinion/ekathimerini/comment/erdogan-rama-and-the-12-nautical-miles
  6. "EU backs sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
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  8. "Pompeo: E. Med solution must respect Greek rights". Teletrader. 28 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  9. "All against one: Why has Erdogan retreated in the gas dispute with Greece (Original: Alle gegen einen: Warum Erdogan im Erdgasstreit mit Griechenland eingelenkt hat)". Focus. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  10. "France warns Turkey against redeploying research ship at heart of row with Greece". France 24. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  11. "Greece-UAE Defense Pact Could Benefit The Hellenic Air Force". Forbes. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  12. "'A question of putting Turkey in its place'". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
  13. "Libya to discuss maritime borders with Greece and Malta".
  14. "EU's stance on Cyprus 'blows up' chance of cooperation".
  15. "Israel announces support to Greece in East Med". Anadolu Agency. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  16. https://www.reuters.com/article/cyprus-turkey-russia-natgas/cyprus-asks-russia-to-use-its-clout-with-turkey-in-natural-gas-row-idUSL5N2F15AU
  17. "Merkel, Kurz express solidarity to Greece and Cyprus over Eastern Mediterranean tension". Capital. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  18. "Austria's Kurz urges EU sanctions against Turkey". Reuters. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  19. "Med-7 ad Ajaccio: Macron, Conte e Mitsotákis cercano la "soluzione Mediterraneo"". EuroNews. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  20. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-firms-up-its-moves-against-turkey-for-closeness-to-pakistan-11569855723501.html
  21. https://www.lawfareblog.com/whats-driving-conflict-eastern-mediterranean
  22. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200129-saudi-arabia-uae-siding-with-greece-against-turkey-in-cyprus/
  23. "Zaev's interview at MEGA: What he said about Greek-Turkish relations, Mitsotakis and Tsipras". Mega Channel. In.gr. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  24. "Turkey unhappy with Armenia's remarks on Eastern Mediterranean". Public Radio of Armenia. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  25. "MED7 summit express 'full support and solidarity to Greece and Cyprus' opposite Turkey". Kathimerini. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  26. "Germany decries Turkey's actions in eastern Mediterranean". The Associated Press. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  27. "Arab League chief: Turkish tensions 'will not end well'". Arab News. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  28. "Turkey and Greece: Time to Settle the Aegean Dispute". Crisis Group. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
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