trump shuts down military base in Greece

[Dragonlady]

Having lived in Greece for 22 years and being a dual citizen, Alexandropouli must be the smallest base where a few GIs were based.

The move is insignificant and of little strategic significance to the US, Greece or Turkey. It was a base founded on Bulgaria's threat to NATO in the Cold War, a long out-lived purpose .

Truly a no-brainer.

You're the only no-brainer here.

Why is it important:

"The Greek government made the base available to the Biden administration for transferring troops and weaponry to support Ukraine. Its presence has also been a point of tension with Turkey, which has long opposed U.S. military activity in the area."

So he's closing it to hurt the Ukraine, and from the same report:

"The U.S. base in the region was a longstanding point of tension between Washington and Ankara, though U.S. officials at the time repeatedly assured Türkiye that its military presence was not directed against the country.

In 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the scale of U.S. military installations in Greece, stating, “Greece, as a whole, has turned into a U.S. military base.”

Russia had identified the port as a strategic target from the outset of its war against Ukraine, classifying Greece among countries hostile to Moscow.

Greek officials see the shutdown as a setback for their country, which has deepened military cooperation with the U.S. in recent years."

Trump’s Move to Close U.S. Base in Greece Sparks Debate on NATO’s Future

The U.S. may close its military base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, impacting NATO operations and regional security dynamics as tensions with Turkey arise.

united24media.com

Sucking up to dictators, and shitting on NATO. That's a win/win in MAGAWorld.

 

[Foxfyre]

Trump can't unilaterally shut down a NATO base.

What is the actual name of the base? The article is long on bitching and short on actual information on what the base actually does.

It is my understanding the base proposed to be closed is primarily used as a staging area before deploying troops and military supplies to the Ukraine. Some say it should continue to do that as the U.S. will need to maintain a peace keeping force after a peace agreement between the Ukraine and Russia is achieved.

But the U.S. has 38 bases in Europe with several closer to the Ukraine and Russia than the one in Greece.

Greece on the other hand has had more bases than the USA and has been consistently closing them lately.

Greece Building More Air Defenses, Will Close 137 Military Bases - The National Herald

ATHENS – Greece will continue to build an arsenal and air defenses during a rapprochement with Turkey and Defense Minister… Continue reading Greece Building More Air Defenses, Will Close 137 Military Bases

www.thenationalherald.com

 

[JimH52]

LoLing at "the party of Reagan."

They are now the Party of Poootin.

 

[excalibur]

Yeah, OK ...Jimbokook is now an expert on global military deployments and Murican hegemony.

We need every base! Everyone!! Oh, the humanity!!!

 

[Dragonlady]

Now shut down the rest.

How to tell us you want Putin, Xi and Trump carving up the world for their own enrichment, without saying the words.

 

[struth]

Trump Closes NATO Base in Greece Amid Russian and Turkish Requests? (UPDATED) - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

U.S.

www.novinite.com

trump keeps rolling over for Putin. This base is a key for US support to NATO. trump is sending a signal to Europe that the US is becoming more aligned with Russia and Putin. The hawks in the GOP better wake up. trump is slowing becoming a Russia ally. Between Putin and Erdogan, trump is being given the "How to" become a Dictator lesson. I fully expect trump to walk away from NATO, giving Putin the green light to attack more democracies on his border.

fake news no base was closed yet

Trump does however want to being 20000 US troops home from Europe

It’s time they start paying for their own defense

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

US considers feasibility of military base in Greece's Alexandroupolis — newspaper

The potential closure of the Alexandroupolis base would please Ankara, which has called for its immediate removal

tass.com

The newspaper reports that, as direct negotiations between US and Russian delegations regarding Ukraine have been deemed productive, the Trump administration is no longer planning to send equipment and personnel to Ukraine.

Consequently, the Alexandroupolis base may be considered unnecessary. This decision would align with Russian interests, as the presence of the base has led Russia to categorize Greece as a hostile nation, the daily adds.

Trump's doing Putin's bidding, it's very clear.

 

[excalibur]

They are now the Party of Poootin.

One million plus dead and maimed Ukrainians aren't enough for the ghoul JimH52. More blood! More death! More maiming!

And in the end, Ukraine has no chance of prevailing. Maybe JimH52 wants NATO to attack Russia?

 

[excalibur]

47 will allow Russian Troops on U.S. soil.

​

 

[Tyrion234]

trump is rolling out the red carpet for Poootin. I wonder which country Poootin will invade next? If I were a border country to Russia, I would be very concerned. trump is busy reducing our influence in the world, probably at the request of Poootin.

I thought Ukraine was beating the Russians asses? How would Putin invade any other countries when he can’t even win this 3year war he’s in now?

 

[struth]

Right the base is in Greece - why so confused??

Why the f are we in Greece??

 

[martybegan]

It is there

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List of Greek military bases - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

It's a greek base.

 

[struth]

You're the only no-brainer here.

Why is it important:

"The Greek government made the base available to the Biden administration for transferring troops and weaponry to support Ukraine. Its presence has also been a point of tension with Turkey, which has long opposed U.S. military activity in the area."

So he's closing it to hurt the Ukraine, and from the same report:

"The U.S. base in the region was a longstanding point of tension between Washington and Ankara, though U.S. officials at the time repeatedly assured Türkiye that its military presence was not directed against the country.

In 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the scale of U.S. military installations in Greece, stating, “Greece, as a whole, has turned into a U.S. military base.”

Russia had identified the port as a strategic target from the outset of its war against Ukraine, classifying Greece among countries hostile to Moscow.

Greek officials see the shutdown as a setback for their country, which has deepened military cooperation with the U.S. in recent years."

Trump’s Move to Close U.S. Base in Greece Sparks Debate on NATO’s Future

The U.S. may close its military base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, impacting NATO operations and regional security dynamics as tensions with Turkey arise.

united24media.com

Sucking up to dictators, and shitting on NATO. That's a win/win in MAGAWorld.

Turkey is a nato ally, we have no business in Greece

Greece was giving xiden a kickback of 10 percent that’s why he put a base there

To

 

[Oddball]

How to tell us you want Putin, Xi and Trump carving up the world for their own enrichment, without saying the words.

 

[Meathead]

You're the only no-brainer here.

Why is it important:

"The Greek government made the base available to the Biden administration for transferring troops and weaponry to support Ukraine. Its presence has also been a point of tension with Turkey, which has long opposed U.S. military activity in the area."

So he's closing it to hurt the Ukraine, and from the same report:

"The U.S. base in the region was a longstanding point of tension between Washington and Ankara, though U.S. officials at the time repeatedly assured Türkiye that its military presence was not directed against the country.

In 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the scale of U.S. military installations in Greece, stating, “Greece, as a whole, has turned into a U.S. military base.”

Russia had identified the port as a strategic target from the outset of its war against Ukraine, classifying Greece among countries hostile to Moscow.

Greek officials see the shutdown as a setback for their country, which has deepened military cooperation with the U.S. in recent years."

Trump’s Move to Close U.S. Base in Greece Sparks Debate on NATO’s Future

The U.S. may close its military base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, impacting NATO operations and regional security dynamics as tensions with Turkey arise.

united24media.com

Sucking up to dictators, and shitting on NATO. That's a win/win in MAGAWorld.

Greece is hardly hostile to Russia. You show little knowledge of the Orthodox Axis.

You are truly a waste of time. You need to get laid.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

fake news no base was closed yet

Trump does however want to being 20000 US troops home from Europe

It’s time they start paying for their own defense

Ha, The US pushes NATO expansion for decades without any cost agreements (these only started under Obama) and then blame everyone else for this adventure costing too much?

NATO never had any cost agreements with the members, do any of you dunces really not know that? It was Obama who suggested they consider a % of GDP, but there never was any obligation on any member in terms of dollars.

 

[22lcidw]

You gonna stop him? he can do whatever he wants, that's what you dunces voted for, remember? it was Nov 5 last year? can you recall that far back?

Take search engine lessons asshole:

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Anyway, why do you care? we've gotta trim that fat.

We have surrounded Russia with bases. I am sure NATO and the Euro Union will increase their percentage of money needed for defense to offset anything Trump does that is negative to you.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

Greece is hardly hostile to Russia. You show little knowledge of the Orthodox Axis.

It is if its letting is territory be used to send weapons to bomb Russia.

You are truly a waste of time. You need to get laid.

 

[struth]

How to tell us you want Putin, Xi and Trump carving up the world for their own enrichment, without saying the words.

Trump is trying to carve up the world for his own enrichment by getting the US out of countries??

 

[struth]

It is if its letting is territory be used to send weapons to bomb Russia.

It’s not, we are bombing Russia out of Greece