Denktas: Support by Putin Frightened

Concluding his contacts in Turkey, R auf Denktas remarked on the statement of Russian leader Vladimir Putin that "The embargo imposed on TRNc is not fair" and "We support the Annan Plan."

Denktas said that improved relations between Turkey and Russia were a big gain as "We are seing where the world leads with a single direction."

Recalling that Putin had called on the Turkish and Greek Cypriot sections in the past to reach an agreement and end the separation of the island, Denktas said that "This is right but his support to the Annan Plan has been frightening. Because the Annan Plan is not there any more and both sides have reserves on it. This plan will turn half of our people to refugees."