Turkey Strengthens Its Position on the Cyprus Issue and Its Terms for Resolution
February 15, 2026
Turkey is intensifying its stance on the Cyprus issue while trying to create an impression of progress in talks with Greece. The new leader of the Turkish Cypriots, Tufan Erhürman, emphasizes that the international community should lift the isolation of Turkish Cypriots if negotiations fail. He avoids clarifying the form of the solution, keeping his plans vague. Erhürman's actions and discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reveal Turkey's steadfast positions on the matter. It is clear that Turkey will not back down unless its terms for a confederation are accepted.