(''...he is fighting a criminal gang'')

 https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46325-490.html#p923192

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...indeed, assuming your premise is true, Putin is a wannabe, having as his own ambitions nothing any different to "them".

...indeed, Putin with his "Cyprus solution", as in Georgia for example, represents the worst of "Russianness" which like "Turkishness" has as an intention to exclude all "others".

(And what of values, except for China he is the biggest cheat at the Olympics.)

"Winning" for example takes on a whole different meaning when Universal Principles are dismissed, or compromised. Putin is no better than his so called adversaries knowing full well that Cypriots like Ukrainians exist; we are not the "Greeks" or the "Turks", the "Ukrainians" or the "Russians" "they" claim us to be, we, the rest of us, are their victims: Greek, Turk, Russian, Ukrainian, our Identities usurped. Putin, choosing "this" is worse.

'Us', the People, need an end to the Problem, where men like these divide and conquer; Lest we Forget. There are bigger enemies to fight.

...Disease, Hunger, Climate Change and our own Ignorance come to mind.

Kissinger’s Stance On Concessions Over Ukraine Comes As No Surprise

https://www.eurasiareview.com/22062022-kissingers-stance-on-concessions-over-ukraine-comes-as-no-surprise-oped/?unapproved=1032615&moderation-hash=642feb6571abbd62e0b7c57c63a5aa6b#comment-1032615

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…i am watching nervously the Ukraine as it is evolving. The problem which Mr.Kissinger knows only too well, is the Problem. And beyond Cyprus there are many People torn as the Cypriots were; the Problem (of “National” extremism, i.e.) was now diluted as (read: to) a problem he chose (and chooses) to exploit for his own “National” interest being the result: (it is easier to ‘make it about two sides’ and pick one, never mind who is being victimised).

i ask, what is a Cypriot today, are Cypriots Free? Unheard this half of the voting public it seems, those whose values include Universal Principals and respect toward each other as Human beings, unnaturally divided, usurped of such an Identity in affect by the “Greeks” and “Turks” living among them being dismissed as too few, it is decades now they vote for the candidates not “theirs”; that’s clear.

…indeed, what is happening in the Ukraine? For “Russianness” (like “Turkishness” i note) it may be how Putin has justified his intervention, as there are surely “Ukrainians” (who are no different).

What would be the justification for this “solution” (again), that “they” win (again)?

They, these people, and people generally need a State; a BBF, not unlike the one created in the United States only 246 years ago: where in Freedom an Individual may travel speak and associate without fear, and, as Persons demonstrate as Majorities (as Constituencies) in Liberty their respect toward minorities living among them in Goodwill and in Good Faith having an Agenda which includes their special needs as well.

Ukrainians, like Cypriots, (or Americans) may have identities as Persons, but, there is no escaping one fact, that as Individuals they are equals, they need (and want) their Basic Human Rights (back), without further distinction or discrimination.

(…and Ukrainians in that regard, neither are they “Russians” or “Ukrainians”).

…this is the Problem.

Dyer: Ukraine – rockets and policy

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/06/19/dyer-ukraine-rockets-and-policy/

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...a very plausible position for Mr. Dyer to take, especially with the History he has been following now decades.

I only hope that Mr. Biden has a good memory too. He may see the parallel to the Problem, with its result in Cyprus, and how it is evolving in the Ukraine. And, i hope that Mr. Zelenskyy has the capacity to end the Problem for all of us, through the Ukraine's Constitutional reform; a BBF, a system of government not unlike America's own: Freedom for all Citizens as Individuals equal without further discrimination or distinction, and as Persons in Liberty demonstrating as Constituencies (Majorities) their Goodwill providing the special needs of minorities in Good Faith that live among them.

...it is a matter of intentions. And let's not forget that Mr Erdogan could use the same notion, a BBF, for his own Constitutional reform, given how "Turkishness" is proving to be, beyond Cyprus, tearing at Turkey's very own fabric. Such reform is not anathema to his desire to make a Legacy for himself that is greater than Kemal. (He may have the world's great esteem trust and adulation doing so; he may have a Caliphate that's centered in Istanbul.)

...how does Putin get out of a War Crimes Trial? Coming to terms with his own country's diversity is one choice, and capturing Mr. Zelenskyy to put him on trial is another. Ending the Problem is important to him, in Russia, for Russians, because "Russianness" (and his "Cyprus solution", i.e./e.g. Georgia, Crimea), this time is not cheap.

Then there are the real problems, if these men are real Leaders that they would fight together even more seriously, because the lesson we and they should have learned from the First World War (Lest we Forget) is that we should not fight against each other; there are bigger enemies to fight like Hunger and Disease, like plunder and the Ignorance around it that leaves the planet harmed not just the living in sickness and despair.

...we can hope that in Love there is an infinite power, and lovingly these men may make History, where they are Heroes to 'us', those of us not "them".

Indeed, Mr. Dyer takes what could be called a more realistic position. Yet on the other hand these are most extraordinary times; as such extraordinary measures appear more acceptable (given the existential question for all of them if they do not), given the existential question, if they do not, for all of us.

...good read.

Our View: Mavroyiannis’ proposal to sell gas to Turkey is riddled with political obstacles

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/06/18/our-view-mavroyiannis-proposal-to-sell-gas-to-turkey-is-riddled-with-political-obstacles/

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...indeed, this is the kind of courage that will stir the hearts of all Cypriots. That is the point, isn't it?

Beyond the assumption that we are "Greeks" and "Turks", exists the notion of Humanity. The other half, as i like to call them exist too; Cypriots.

And if Cypriots remain silent now it may mean the end of it, our Freedom as well as our Liberty, what with Mr. Erdogan's picnicking on the beaches and now the "Protocol" with its threat to all of us.

Mr. Mavroyiannis clearly knows this. If not Leadership that is Cypriot, having the support of the Cypriot People, there is no end, let alone the peaceful end to the Problem; a Cypriot whether Turkish or Greek would find his idea a good one. But, he will have to make more statements like these, regarding health, tourism and education, taxes, corruption and our good governance; 'twisted' from the perspective of "Greeks" and "Turks", not so for Cypriots.

...taking it from the AKEL perspective if their war is a war on the elite, a class war; they must ask themselves who they represent; "Greekness"?, "Turkishness"? Labor is their issue, (in fact it is against "Them") if they are a Cypriot Party (and for Basic Human Rights). They must demonstrate their commitment to labouring people everywhere starting at home, now that Turkish Cypriots need this help the most, now that Cypriots need this help the most. Such as it is, i ask, why not under the Flag of Cyprus rally the people (island-wide), who does it offend; Cypriots?

It is a small change in intentions that is needed by 'us' to convince a man like Mr. Erdogan, that Cypriots exist.

Makarios’ Men Admit Massacres

https://cyprusscene.com/2022/06/17/makarios-men-admit-massacres/

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 ...such as it is, we wish that more men like them confess to their murdering ways.

Men as these are cowards, whether Turkish or Greek, those who were their victims were not "Them" (and rarely did "They" actually fight each other). Neither armed or "political", Cypriots were made their victims, those respecting Universal Principles became their target, wanting only their Basic Human Rights they fell easily, their Identity usurped; betrayed by those among them who would place "Greekness" and "Turkishness" above "being" Human.

...indeed, there is not a family in Cyprus untouched by such men; how many families must be divided by them having to live in silence and against Truth. It takes courage to say, "I was there", "I failed myself most of all by keeping this treachery secret for so long." 

...no man should be forgiven for such crimes; no man who confesses to such crimes should be treated without respect: something to think about.

Reunification or partition?

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/06/05/reunification-or-partition/

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...if there was a Greek Constituency, an equal to the other Cypriot Constituencies, Turkish Cypriots would have the opportunity as a Majority to represent themselves as people of Good Will who recognise and respect the minorities living among them, in Good Faith with their Agenda providing for these special needs as well.

...indeed, as in the Communal Chamber, Constituencies have the opportunity to discuss their needs as equals having the same needs. And in unanimity as a result present to the Legislature their Agreement for its consideration toward Constitutional reform (and Legislative reform). So says the Constitution as it is today: as it was in 1960.

What is lacking are Leaders who see beyond the Constituency they must win to have power; who speak for the change Cypriots want: that is to "be" Cypriot, Greek but not "Greek", Turkish and not "Turkish", they want a Leader, a President of Cyprus who as a Person speaks as a Cypriot defending the Basic Human Rights of all Cypriots as Individuals and without hesitation. They want a State, not just "Nations".

...it is the People who make this change. Why do they wait to eat souvla together on their beaches, why do they not celebrate the flag "They" treat as a rag, the one belonging to all Cypriots? Erdogan begs them, doesn't he?

Politicians, all of them, in Cyprus should not be able to look out of their cars and their windows without seeing this flag, the Flag of Cyprus flying highest; something to think about.

...what is a BBF; if it is not Freedom, and Liberty?

Re: Cypriotism (Cypriot Nationalism)

 repulsewarrior (to) MrH • a few seconds ago

...indeed, Greek Cypriots can do more to help Turkish Cypriots by finding them and sharing together in social-exchange. Cypriots may find that in effect, they are not few and insignificant as "They" would have the rest of us believe.

To be loving persons and to love Cyprus should not be strange to us.

Starving the Casinos and the Hotels owned by "Cypriot Turks" and enjoying Cyprus with Cypriots instead, i suggest is a direct action every Cypriot can take, in Trade, and in Leisure. Dare to share the pleasure of the Flag that as the People's is Rightfully theirs, Rightfully yours and Rightfully mine. And i will join you on the beaches and on the streets because i am Cypriot too.

...there is nothing more than a Turkish Cypriot that Erdogan fears, because they still have a choice.

You have that choice Mr. H, to end "Turkishness" in Turkey. You have the choice of providing Hope to people who are Turkish, like you who are not "Turkish", by "being" what you are, a Cypriot.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/06/01/turk ... 5877526755

Turkish vice president says ‘provocative actions’ by Greek Cypriot side will ‘not go unanswered’

 https://cyprus-mail.com/2022/06/01/turkish-vice-president-says-provocative-actions-by-greek-cypriot-side-will-not-go-unanswered/

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...i imagine it would be nice on a starry night to sit under the only flag in Cyprus rightfully theirs: of all the people. Indeed, if Cypriots came together for this demonstration on their beaches making souvla peacefully together, who but the "Greeks" and the "Turks" that live among them would be against it?

...pushed too far, Turkish Cypriots may not remain silent, this time, one can Hope that all Cypriots may see the menace to them that's existential in this Protocol. One hopes as a vanguard Turkish Cypriots may lead the fight against it, and against the "Turkishness" which is in affect only demonstrating its Ignorance toward all Cypriots.

Despite the decades, "They" let's not forget, do not represent an overwhelming Majority as voters.

Turkish or Greek, Cypriots are not few.

Cypriots may come to realise, that together they are even stronger still.

...pushed too far Greek Cypriots may join with Turkish Cypriots; in ENOSIS no less, as a political act, as Cypriots giving the word a Cypriot meaning, taking back their Basic Human Rights and their Identity from these usurpers who as paternalistic elites on several occasions have brought them, the People, to the brink of despair.

Indeed, Mr. Oktay's provocation will not go unanswered, maybe not like "Siktir Turkiye" but something more.