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Athens is keeping its expectations low regarding the F-35s and U.S. sanctions against Turkey, with Congress and Israel key to the equation
The Greek government is closely monitoring developments in Ankara with composure, while acknowledging that President Donald Trump appears intent on accommodating Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in some way, following the grand welcome the Turkish leader extended to him.
18 Members of Congress speak out against Turkey’s reinstatement in the F-35 program
The signatories, from the Democratic Party, warn that such a decision would send the wrong strategic message to the US’ partners in the Eastern Mediterranean
Trump: We must lift sanctions on Turkey over the F-35s – Erdoğan: We have a US promise for five aircraft
The Trump–Erdogan meeting is scheduled for 15:15 at the Beştepe presidential complex — the U.S. president’s positive signals, Israel’s reactions and reports of a possible French shift in position
Chatzivasileiou: Greek foreign policy is not determined by others as Greece heads to NATO Summit from a position of strength
Referring to Greece's role, the Deputy Foreign Minister stressed that the country is at the forefront of the Alliance, consistently meeting the increased demands for security and resilience
Netanyahu urges Trump not to sell F-35s to Turkey: “Erdogan openly threatens Israel and occupies half of Cyprus”
Israeli PM warns that supplying advanced US weapons to Turkey would upset the balance of power in the Middle East ahead of the Trump-Erdogan meeting at the NATO summit, describing Turkey as "a regime influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood"
U.S. Ambassador: Greece’s F-35s will be ‘the most advanced aircraft ever to fly’ in the country
“When Greece begins operating the F-35s, it will be flying the same aircraft as the U.S. Air Force.” - “This means greater deterrence capability,” emphasized the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Why is Trump sending American engines for the Turkish KAAN fighters, while lawmakers set up a blockade in Congress against the F-35s
The imminent sale of F110 engines to Turkey is Donald Trump’s “gift” to Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara – Athens maintains air superiority in the Aegean while Israel is closely monitoring the development
Congressional initiative seeks to block F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey
Lawmakers prepare letter to House Republican Leader Steve Scalise and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, arguing that any sale would violate existing U.S. law unless Turkey resolves the S-400 issue
