Aegean tensions, the UNGA, and the fragile state of Greek-Turkish relations
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to take a closer look at recent tensions in the Aegean over the planned deployment of the Turkish research vessel Piri Reis which put a spotlight on the fragile state of Greek-Turkish relations ahead of the UN General Assembly.
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Show Notes
Over the past days we’ve seen tensions rise in the Aegean, with the planned deployment of Turkey’s research vessel Piri Reis - which remains docked - raising eyebrows in Athens ahead of an expected meeting between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to take a closer look at these developments and at the state of Greek-Turkish relations today.
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