Turkey Warns France: Cyprus Troop Deal Crosses a Line
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An agreement signed Monday between France and Cyprus would permit the deployment of French forces on Cypriot soil. Turkey has issued a warning in response, raising tensions over the military arrangement. The deal allows for a French military presence in Cyprus, a move Ankara views as a direct challenge to its regional interests.