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Erdogan says Mitsotakis "no longer exists" for him, escalating tensions

On Monday Turkey’s President Erdogan vowed never to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis again, saying Mitsotakis "no longer exists" for him. Erdogan accused Mitsotakis of deliberately antagonizing Turkey when he addressed Congress last week in Washington, DC, and has called off talks between the countries. His latest statements have raised fears of renewed tensions heading into the summer months. Tom Ellis, the editor-in-chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Athens.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Turkey’s Erdogan says he will no longer talk to Greek PM

Ankara using migration to turn up the heat on Athens

Greece says it won't allow illegal entry of migrants by land or sea

U.S. raises concern over Turkey's plans for new offensive along Syria border

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