UK Defence Minister's Visit to Cyprus
March 5, 2026
UK Defence Minister John Healey arrived in Cyprus four days after a drone attacked a British base. He met with his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palma, to discuss political and regional challenges. The British Minister updated on the UK's decisions regarding reinforcements. His visit comes amid criticism of London for delaying the deployment of protective measures. The UK Ministry of Defence has not confirmed this visit.