Greek defence minister may snub Ankara summit amid Turkey tensions

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias is unlikely to attend a high-level summit in Ankara between the Greek and Turkish leaders. Known for his hardline stance, Dendias has recently criticized Turkey on the international stage, accusing Ankara of advocating for Hamas. While an EU meeting is the official reason for his potential absence, sources believe it is a deliberate snub to position himself as an anti-Turkish hawk within the Greek cabinet. This development risks inflaming tensions that had recently eased between the two NATO allies over issues like territorial waters in the Aegean Sea.