Ex-defense chief admits Greece left alone in MediterraneanA former Greek defense minister has said in an interview that Athens would likely remain alone amid tension in the Eastern Mediterranean after Turkey announced it would continue seismic research and surveying with its drillship.

"NO COUNTRY WANTS TO BREAK RELATIONS WITH TURKEY"

Speaking to Greek Mega TV, Evangelos Apostolakis said the latest developments in the region were "extremely serious and critical."

Underlining that -- with pressure from the EU and US weak -- no country wanted to break relations or engage in combat with Turkey for Greece, Apostolakis said Ankara would remain in the region until its demands were met.


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