Marco Rubio's visit to Athens is sending a clear signal to Ankara, according to To Vima's diplomatic correspondent Pierr...

Marco Rubio's visit to Athens is sending a clear signal to Ankara, according to To Vima's diplomatic correspondent Pierros Tzanettakos. The US Secretary of State's trip carries significant geopolitical and energy dimensions that are making Turkey uncomfortable, particularly as Greece deepens its relationship with Israel. Tzanettakos explains that the closer Athens-Tel Aviv relationship is one of the key factors unsettling Ankara right now. Turkey has been watching Greece build strategic partnerships across the Eastern Mediterranean, and Rubio's presence in Athens adds American weight to that alignment. The visit is also shaping up to be a working meeting with substance. Rubio is expected to discuss specific priorities with Greek officials, though what Washington wants from Athens and what Athens wants from Washington do not entirely overlap. Kimberly Guilfoyle's recent statements and energy-related discussions are also reported to be part of the backdrop. On the Greece-Turkey front, tensions between Mitsotakis and Erdogan remained relatively contained at the recent UN General Assembly, though the two leaders did not hold a face-to-face bilateral meeting. Tzanettakos points to Turkish diplomatic activity as a sign of Ankara's broader anxieties rather than confidence. Turkey's reaction to Rubio's Athens visit has already registered in Ankara, according to the report. The message that a senior American official chose Greece for a high-profile stop, at this particular moment in regional dynamics, is not lost on Turkish officials. #Greece #Turkey #Rubio