The Biden administration’s decision to include Cyprus in three defence programmes has sparked criticism in Turkey.
Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency reported that Biden issued a directive allowing Cyprus to receive “defensive products and services” under the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act.
Pro-government newspaper Yeni Safak described the move as “scandalous” and “highly dangerous”, whilst opposition website Oda TV characterised it as a “trap for Turkey”, noting this development marks a significant step following the U.S. lifting of its arms embargo on Cyprus in 2020.
Opposition outlet Halk TV also labelled the decision as “scandalous” in its coverage of the development.
The programmes would enable Cyprus to receive U.S. military equipment under the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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