Yanki Bagcioglu, the vice-president of Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP), made bold statements in response to Greece's recent deployment of warships and fighter jets to Cyprus amid ongoing tensions in the region. He asserted that Greece's actions are a violation of international law that has been occurring for years and criticized Turkey's inability to adequately raise objections to these violations in both Cyprus and the Aegean Sea.

In his declarations, Bagcioglu emphasized the necessity of utilizing diplomatic channels and reactions on the ground to address what he described as the de facto situation resulting from Greece's actions. He highlighted that for the security of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), it is crucial to coordinate naval and aerial deployments with TRNC authorities, indicating a potential increase in Turkish military presence in the region.

This statement comes at a time of heightened military tensions and missile attacks in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, suggesting a complex geopolitical situation. The comments reflect the ongoing contentious relationship between Turkey and Greece, particularly concerning Cyprus, as both countries vie for influence and control in the strategically important Mediterranean region.