A few days ago, the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €40 million investment deal with Keen’s European Defence and Security Tech Fund — a pioneering…

Reactions were provoked by the video presented by the British Ministry of Defence to condemn Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, as it depicts half of Cyprus, without the occupied territories.
The issue did not go unnoticed by the Turkish media, which rushed to interpret the video as “the first time an official body of the United Kingdom portrayed Cyprus as divided and accepted this reality”.
The video, which was posted on the UK Defence Ministry’s social media accounts, depicts the flags of countries condemning the invasion. However, the video does not include either the Occupied Territories or the British Bases.
It is worth noting that then, after the outcry, the video was removed from the said social media accounts.
This is the second time that the Republic of Cyprus is depicted as divided, as Moscow circulates a map with its 48 “hostile” countries, wherein Cyprus there seems to be two states, the Greek “hostile” one and the “neutral” one of the Occupied Territories. This is a “black list” of countries that have taken unfriendly actions towards Russia, which has been approved by the Russian government with the relevant decree already signed.
In particular, the government of the Russian Federation has approved a list of foreign states and territories that commit unfriendly acts against Russia, its companies, and citizens, and on this basis will proceed with sanctions such as restricting the issuance of visas.
It should be noted that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has referred to the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” in his statements twice before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Also read: Lavrov’s Provocative Statement | Reference to “TRNC” due to… Donbas
READ MORE
SAFE | Unanimous Approval, Safeguards and Clauses for Turkey’s Participation
The EU’s General Affairs Council today gave the final green light to the creation of the new ‘SAFE’ financial instrument, which will provide loans of €150 billion for common investments in European defence.
United Kingdom | Hands Sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has signed an agreement to cede control of the disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with Westminster stating that the deal safeguards the future of…
RTX, Kongsberg, and Norway Showcase Ghosteye Radar at Paris Air Show 2025
Raytheon, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with the Norwegian government and Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, has announced…
Rheinmetall – Anduril Industries | Strategic Partnership to Co-Develop and Deliver a Suite of Autonomous Systems
Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deliver a comprehensive suite of autonomous systems.
MBDA | One-Way Effector Designed to Saturate Enemy’s Air Defence
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is unveiling its One-Way Effector.
MBDA | Contract Award to Develop Fulgur Very Short-Range Missile for the Italian Army
MBDA has signed a development contract to equip the Italian Army with a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system during the Paris Air Show…
IAI | Introduction of its New Quadcopter APUS 25
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled its APUS 25 quadcopter at IDET 2025, the international defence exhibition held in Brno, Czech Republic.
Opinion Article | Turkey’s Participation in European Defence: National Failure or National Opportunity?
On 27 May 2025, the General Affairs Council of the European Union (EU), despite opposition from Greece and Cyprus, decided by qualified majority — rather than unanimity…