France to raise military presence in Eastern Med amid rising tensions

Capt. John

France is to increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday August 12th, amid rising tensions in the region. He called on Turkey to halt oil and gas exploration in disputed waters. These have heightened tensions with Greece and Cyprus. In a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos…

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