Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis complained about US President Donald Trump’s interest in selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, claiming his country still faces an “open threat of war” over territorial disputes. Speaking ahead of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, Mitsotakis stressed that “the sensitivities of all NATO allies must be taken into account” when navigating these geopolitical challenges. Despite these regional grievances, the Greek leader praised Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, proudly noting that Athens has already achieved its ambitious 3.5% defense spending target this year. On broader global security, he expressed optimism that the recent US-Iran ceasefire would hold permanently, preventing a spike in global living costs and oil prices. Concluding on a diplomatic note, Mitsotakis expressed his pleasure at visiting the Turkish capital, reiterating his fundamental support for developing cooperative, good-neighborly relations.