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Turkey’s Erdogan warns Greece to demilitarize Aegean islands

In this handout photo provided by the Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan watches jet fighters fly past during the final day of military exercises that were taking place in Seferihisar near Izmir, on Turkey's Aegean coast, Thursday, June 9, 2022. Erdogan on Thursday warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean, saying he was "not joking" with such comments. Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence on Aegean in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed statues of the islands. (Turkish Presidency via AP) In this handout photo provided by the Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, speaks with Defense Minister Hulusi Akar during the final day of military exercises that were taking place in Seferihisar near Izmir, on Turkey's Aegean coast, Thursday, June 9, 2022. Erdogan on Thursday warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean, saying he was "not joking" with such comments. Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence on Aegean in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed statues of the islands. (Turkish Presidency via AP) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives for an official welcome ceremony, in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Erdogan on Thursday warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean, saying he was "not joking" with such comments. Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence on Aegean in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed statues of the islands. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan salutes a military honour guard during an official welcome ceremony, in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Erdogan on Thursday warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean, saying he was "not joking" with such comments. Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence on Aegean in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed statues of the islands. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) In this handout photo provided by the Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the final day of military exercises that were taking place in Seferihisar near Izmir, on Turkey's Aegean coast, Thursday, June 9, 2022. Erdogan on Thursday warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean, saying he was "not joking" with such comments. Turkey says Greece has been building a military presence on Aegean in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed statues of the islands. (Turkish Presidency via AP)
Turkey’s Erdogan warns Greece to demilitarize Aegean islands