France sends defence systems and frigate to Cyprus
Anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, will be sent to Cyprus by France to bolster the Republic’s defence capabilities, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported on Tuesday.
According to CNA, France will soon deploy a second frigate to Cyprus, in addition to the confirmed defence systems and the first frigate that will be sent.
President Nikos Christodoulides was informed of France’s decision to implement support measures in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
This followed two phone calls with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, during which President Christodoulides had conveyed a relevant request to the French leader.
More to follow.