Don’t forget to swim – We are not retreating even a millimeter,” said the Turkish Defense Minister – Threats against the West for supporting Greece: “The consequences will be serious” – Imia Landmark
The Turkish political leadership, with the Minister of Defense, seems to be beyond any control Hulusi Akar to raise the level of his provocative rhetoric one more level, threatening the West for supporting Greece. As reported by the SKAI correspondent in Istanbul, Manolis KostidisHulusi Akar not only issued new threats, but declared that the Turkey he will not back down even an inch, stressing for the first time that the Armed Forces have received clear instructions, in the logic “to die as martyrs”.
In more detail he stated:
“Greece has militarized the islands that are under demilitarized status in violation of international law. We are monitoring everything closely. The necessary studies have been done and are being done for them. This situation started with Chios in 1956. Some things have happened since that day, but Kardak (Imia) in 1997 is a landmark. There is no question of them taking a step after that. Wherever he goes, “Let us die, let us be martyrs, or veterans. It is so simple.
Greece is trying to present itself as a victim with a policy of slander and lies. There is the “Big Idea” that has been going on for centuries. There is no one who does not know this.
Third countries because they are biased, unable to isolate the facts and preoccupied with others, ignore what Greece is doing and mitigate what it is doing. So they take part. We say that if you don’t want there to be a problem between Turkey and Greece, don’t abandon objective criteria. If you support Greece publicly, disproportionately, the consequences will be serious.
Do not be misled by some arming efforts, so-called alliances, the exploits of some countries and the encouragement of those who try to sell arms. These weapons are of no use to you.
This armament is too much for defense, too little for Turkey. These alliances are worthless. There are examples of this, nobody sticks around when there is a problem. Example: 1919-1922. Some countries tried to use Greece as a proxy against Turkey. They entered Anatolia and fell into the sea in 1922. Read the story, remember. If that’s what you’re thinking, we say, “Don’t forget to swim.”
It is impossible to back down, not even on the field or at the table. There is no setback of a millimeter, everything that needs to be done has been done and is being done.
In particular, our Navy and Air Force have received clear instructions in this regard. It is impossible to show understanding and make concessions in this matter. Regardless of who is behind them, we are determined to do whatever is necessary with the “let me die, let me be a witness” mentality.
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