Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis demanded tough European sanctions against Turkey to reverse its encroachment on territorial claims across the Mediterranean. Writing in The Times newspaper, Mr Mitsotakis said Europe should stand up as a bloc against Turkey and the "gunboat diplomacy" that has raised tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. "Later this month EU leaders will meet in special session to decide how to respond. If Turkey refuses to see sense by then, I see no option but for my fellow European leaders to impose meaningful sanctions," he wrote. "Because this is no longer just about European solidarity. It is about recognising that vital interests —...
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