Cyprus agrees to close EU airspace to Russian planes but may reconsider depending on Turkey’s stance, FM says

cyprus-agrees-to-close-eu-airspace-to-russian-planes-but-may-reconsider-depending-on-turkey’s-stance,-fm-says
Advertisement

Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides expressed on Sunday Cyprus’ support to measures discussed with EU counterparts during an informal videoconference, regarding, inter alia, humanitarian support to Ukraine and targeted restrictive measures against Russia. As for the measure to shut European airspace to Russian planes, the Foreign Minister noted that Nicosia gives its consent without prejudice to its right to reconsider the decision, in case Turkey refuses to shut its own airspace. Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades also discussed the matter during a telephone call …

Advertisement
Advertisement
Previous articleCyprus President to pay official visit to Saudi Arabia
Next articleCyprus Foreign Ministry expresses deep sorrow over death of 10 Greek civilians in Sartana village