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US Sec. of State Condemns Partial Occupation of Varosha, Seeks Strong UNSC Response

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  • US Secretary of State Blinken: "US condemns the decision to have Turkish Cypriots take control over parts of Varosha, which is inconsistent with UN resolutions, unacceptable and incompatible with past commitments to resume settlement talks."
    • Blinken says the US is working with like-minded partners to refer this concerning situation to the UNSC and will urge a strong response
  • Nominee for Assistant US secretary of state Karen Donfried when asked about S-400s: "we have to keep sanctions on Turkey as long as it has S-400s.
    • If I were to be confirmed, id want to work closely with you on this particular case of Varosha.
    • We should work with EU allies to look for other sanctions on Turkey for violations of rule of law"
  • Russian state arms exporter Rosboronexport says consultations with Turkey on the second S-400 contract are expected to be completed in a matter of months with final talks being held
  • Turkey reports 8,780 new covid cases, 46 more deaths
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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