"The United Nations is drafting a new plan regarding the Cyprus issue. So, what are these categories that aim to open up the issue of Turkey’s guarantees for discussion? Let’s take a look together. Now the UN is saying that Varosha, Morphou, and certain other areas must be returned to the Greeks. That is the proposal. And at the same time, a special process will begin for the integration of the TRNC into the European Union.”
TVNET

From… complete neglect, the Cyprus issue suddenly found itself on the front pages and in the programs of Turkish channels, which are covering reports of a new UN settlement plan.

“The Greek Cypriots are talking about the dawn of a new era. But Ankara’s stance and approach are quite clear. Turkey is a guarantor power in Cyprus, and of course, Cyprus’s security means Turkey’s security.”
Country TV News Turkey

This is Ankara’s approach.

The paradox is that Erdoğan has begun to face pressure from all sides. Both from nationalists, who won’t even hear of any compromises, and from the opposition, which is waiting in the wings to accuse him of selling out the nation.

“Our sovereignty is not for sale. This plan is a dangerous political maneuver against the sovereignty, territory, and security of the Turkish Cypriots.We must not accept any territorial concessions. Our official policy is two states.”
YENICAG

“The plan calls for replacing Turkey’s guarantor role with a new security system centered on NATO.Such a development could exclude Ankara from the equation in the Eastern Mediterranean.Varosia, Morphou, and Mesaoria are of critical importance to Turkish strategy.”
EKONOMIM

The Turkish alarm sounded just as Maria Olgin and Antonio Guterres were deciding on the next steps at the United Nations.

The results of the first round of talks by the Colombian official are currently being presented to the Secretary-General, with reports indicating that plans for an informal five-party meeting in late July or early August remain unchanged.

“The various proposals should not be commented on in detail, as they are not particularly significant. What matters is the personal envoy herself and the Secretary-General—where they will end up and how they should proceed. Everyone may have their own ideas, opinions, approaches, and various proposals in mind.”
Konstantinos Kompos – Minister of Foreign Affairs

Olgin is already packing her bags for Brussels, where her meetings there will serve as a precursor to what will follow at the NATO Summit in Ankara.

There, Erdogan will be approached to adopt a new approach to security issues, in exchange for a package of European concessions.

Watch Giorgos Georgiadis’s report: