George Tsounis: What will the US do if Turkey attacks Greece

The American ambassador to Greece spoke about his Greek roots and the touching story of his family, the first difficult years in America, studies, business and recognition. George Tsounisin the show “Enopios Enopio”, on ANT1.

He also talked about his relationship with President Biden and his involvement in politics. He spoke extensively about the crisis in Greek-Turkish relations, but also about his concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war.

“The primary principle is that Greece and Turkey should discuss and resolve their differences diplomatically and in accordance with International Law. There is no other choice.

A lot is at stake. You are both very respected allies and very important members of NATO. But these matters are extremely serious and important.

I understand the rhetoric. No one considers it constructive. The only thing that will work is to discuss and resolve the differences diplomatically and according to International Law.

We are constantly relaying to Greece and Turkey to do just that, because I know that both Greece and Turkey are seeking peace.

There are differences in many relationships. But peace is the primary principle in this case and can only be achieved diplomatically.

We were extremely consistent. We believe that sharpening rhetoric is neither constructive nor productive. We strongly believe that both of our NATO allies should resolve their differences through diplomacy. This is the right way and will continue to be the right way.

Here in Athens, my concern is to ensure the relationship between the US and Greece, so that it is as strong and productive as possible”, emphasized Mr. Tsounis

To the question of whether Greece will face an unprovoked attack, it will be on its own, George Tsounis replied: “The Greek army is capable of protecting the homeland. But as the US ambassador, the US will work tirelessly for peace.

We will continue to urge both of our NATO allies to choose diplomatic channels to resolve their differences.

These differences are not unique and can be resolved. I hope that in the near future, the existing differences between Greece and Turkey will be settled through diplomatic channels.”

“President Biden has done an excellent job of bringing Europe together … to stand up to what Russia is doing and at the same time contain the problem. This took a lot of skill. It took great diplomatic skill to pull this off. We are very careful not to allow it to develop into a possible world war. So far it has been limited. The President has received universal praise for these efforts

I would like to point out that if Mr. Putin sought to weaken NATO, he succeeded in the opposite. If he wanted fewer NATO troops on his borders, he has more. If he wanted to weaken transatlantic relations, he succeeded in the opposite.

If he thought he would invade Ukraine and occupy it in five days, he was wrong. Ukraine will prevail. There has never been an example in history where the true and the righteous were defeated by evil.

Ukrainians will return to a united Ukraine, ruled by Ukrainians. And this will go down in history as a huge blunder by Putin,” said Mr. Tsounis, among other things.

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