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Power Game: Putin sees U.S. as weakened, “defies” Trump’s message and prepares to meet Xi Jinping and Pezeshkian
According to The Washington Post, the Russian president believes the U.S. has been weakened by its prolonged war with Iran and is therefore unable to deter a Russian escalation in Ukraine, despite the message delivered to the Kremlin by the CIA director
Greece–Israel agreements for the “Achilles Shield” to be signed in Tel Aviv on Monday
The “Achilles Shield” was approved by the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Moves by Ankara over F-35s: Deal signed with lobbying firm linked to Trump
Ballard Partners will receive $200,000 per month to provide government relations, strategic consulting and representation services, as well as to brief Ankara on developments in Congress
Greece–Cyprus Cable: The “Formula” for Restarting the GSI and the Role of French Company Meridiam
The formula under consideration calls for more active involvement by Meridiam, which is expected to notify the countries in the region, including Greece and Turkey, by letter about the work required for the project’s implementation to move forward
New provocation by Turkey over Rhodes: Creation of UAV base is a violation of the island’s demilitarized status
The Turkish Ministry of Defense claims that the move will harm peace and good-neighborly relations in the Aegean
AFP report from Imbros & Tenedos: Hundreds of Greeks have returned, but the Greek presence remains fragile (video-photos)
August 15 brings the villages of the island back to life once again, but after the summer comes the question of whether the historic Greek presence can be preserved for future generations
