it isn't a coincidence, it is the distance from ISTANBUL to ATHENS ;) Start in Rize is not a coincidence as well as the Greeks consider Istanbul and Rize as greek cities.
We will see very soon the reaction of US, EU and others who will express their concerns. But Türkiye simply doesn't care.
It is obvious that without domestic production of weapon systems and a strong army you will be always off any negotiations
regarding your region and your interests. I am...