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Italian frigate in Cyprus to strengthen defense

The arrival of the “Federico Martinengo” is linked to the broader French plan to reinforce naval presence in the Mediterranean and in key maritime routes, which had been announced by Emmanuel Macron

Macron: We are here by your side – Any attack on Cyprus is an attack on Europe

Speaking from Souda, the President of France expressed his pride at seeing the frigate “Kimon” in Cyprus under real operational conditions

Macron Post in Greek: With Christodoulides and Mitsotakis we are working for security around Cyprus, in the Eastern Mediterranean

“We are acting to restore freedom of navigation and ensure the security of these vital routes,” the French president added

Macron heads to Souda, to be received by Dendias

Emmanuel Macron will travel via Souda to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle - Prior to the meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Nikos Christodoulides at the military base "Andreas Papandreou"

Macron: The security of all Europeans is our common interest

“We immediately took solidarity measures toward Cyprus, which was attacked by multiple drones and missiles,” the French president said in a post on X

Turkey sends six F-16 fighter jets to the occupied territories tomorrow, the day of the visit of Mitsotakis and Macron to Cyprus

According to a service of the pseudo-state, the aircraft are being sent for security reasons, and their deployment will not affect civilian flights

Cyprus: Mitsotakis & Macron to meet with Christodoulides on Monday

All three will travel to Paphos – The French president will arrive in Cyprus just days after the drone attack on the British base at Akrotiri

Christodoulides and Macron sign the strategic partnership between Cyprus and France in Elysee

The Strategic Partnership Agreement will be based on defence, economy and European coordination, at a time when Nicosia is counting down to the EU Council Presidency in the first half of 2026

Macron: Keep strengthening Ukraine militarily — U.S.–Europe unity is essential

The French president says lasting peace requires strong cooperation between the United States and Europe

Macron and Zelensky signed for the supply of about 100 Rafale to Ukraine

Decade-long supply of aircraft to the Kiev Air Force - Ukraine wants to create a fleet of 250 fighters

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