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Pompeo to visit Cyprus, the Med7 summit, Greece decides to upgrade its military

Lena Argiri, the DC Correspondent for ERT, the Greek Public Broadcasting Company, discusses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's announcement that he will travel to Cyprus on Saturday amid heightened tensions in the region, the Med7 summit, Greece's decision to upgrade its military capabilities, and more. 

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

Pompeo plans Saturday stopover in Cyprus

Greek PM expected to unveil defense program on Saturday

Greece goes arms shopping as Turkey tension rises

Southern EU leaders urge Turkey to end “unilateral” actions

Final statement from Med7 Summit

Washington ‘coordinating’ with Greek government, EU over Moria fire response

Greece seeks shelter for thousands after refugee camp fire

Local anger as Greece tries to shelter refugees after Lesbos fire

Moria migrants and Greek islanders protest over new camp

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