Turkey's Plan B for Cyprus and Its Impact on Negotiations
September 20, 2026
The occupying side is working on Plan B, which involves the upgrading of the secessionist entity in Cyprus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan supports the UN Secretary-General António Guterres's initiatives, while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attempts to hinder the processes. The Turkish strategy seems to aim at the failure of new negotiation efforts. Recent statements by Guterres indicate he does not schedule meetings with the leaders mainly due to the stance of the occupying side. The situation remains tense, and the influence of Turkish plans is apparent.