Cyprus faces critical August test as UN pushes for diplomatic results in peace talks

PoliticsForeign Policy Tags: Cyprus, EastMed, Turkey, United Nations
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August is traditionally considered a quiet month for diplomacy in Europe. In Cyprus, however, the coming weeks could determine whether the renewed international mobilisation around the island develops into the first serious attempt in years to restart negotiations — or ends as yet another diplomatic exercise without substantive results.

The immediate milestone is August 26, when President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are due to meet under UN auspices. Their meeting will form part of the preparatory work requested by UN Secret...

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