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Zelenskyy's Gesture in Response to Question About Turkish Occupation of Cyprus

Published January 7, 2026, 17:16

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with a raised hand and a salute to journalist Aristides Viketos when asked about his position regarding the Turkish occupation of Cyprus. The gesture occurred as Zelenskyy arrived at the Presidential Palace in Cyprus to attend the official opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of Europe. Viketos posed the question as Zelenskyy was ascending the steps of the building.