Trump closes US military base in Alexandroupoli: It was critically important for Greece

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It has been reported that US President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the US military base located in the Greek city of Alexandroupoli. The Greek press stated that the base will be closed as a result of the Ukraine negotiations held between Russia and the US. It was alleged that Trump's decision was made in line with the joint demands of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The base in Alexandroupoli was used as a critical logistics hub for US and NATO operations in southeastern Europe. The presence of the base had long created tension with Turkey, which has been opposed to US military activities in the region.

According to a report by the Greek newspaper Dimokratia, this decision signals a significant change in the US military strategy in the region. The US administration has not yet made an official statement regarding these reports. It remains unclear whether the decision is permanent or part of a process to restructure US military assets.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with French officials at the beginning of February to express his reactions to the sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey. This US decision came after France announced that it could not prevent the sale of the Meteors.

EMPHASIS ON DIPLOMATIC CONCESSION

Greek officials stated that the closure of the base is viewed as a strategic loss. The Greek press emphasized that the closure of the base could change the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean and could signify a diplomatic concession.

For Greece, which has strengthened its military relations with the US in recent years, this move was evaluated as a significant step backward in terms of regional security.

The Alexandroupoli base played a key role in supporting NATO's presence in Eastern Europe. Greek experts noted that this development could have significant effects on the military and political dynamics in the region.

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