Cyprus Macron Defense
- Petros Karadjias - AP
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French President Emmanuel Macron, right, is welcomed by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, left, at Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos, Cyprus, on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island. It was the first drone attack on European territory during the Iran war. Macron said France dispatches more warships to the Eastern Mediterranean. Macron pledged to defend Cyprus and dispatch additional warships to the Eastern Mediterranean to strengthen allies’ security. He met Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the main air base near Paphos. France has already sent a frigate and air defense systems to the Eastern Mediterranean to boost protection. Greece has also sent fighter jets and frigates.
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