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From Cyprus to Ukraine

With talks over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war moving along, the latest peace proposals have caught the attention of many, including Cyprus, where Turkey’s 51 year illegal occupation serves as a stark reminder of what happens when revisionist powers are not checked. Harris Georgiades, the Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of the Cypriot Parliament, a former Minister of Finance, and the chairman of the Clerides Institute, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at these peace talks, the parallels between what Russia is doing in Ukraine and what Turkey has done for over 50 years in Cyprus, and more.

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

Rubio Says ‘Much Work to Do’ After Talks With Ukrainian Delegation

EU tells Trump: You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine 

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Europe Fears It Can’t Catch Up in Great Power Competition

Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime deal, paving way for possible energy exploration

Joint declaration signed in Pope’s historic first visit to Patriarchate

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