President’s comments come as report suggests the EU will toughen sanctions over Turkish drilling at a summit on Thursday.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the European Union of never acting honestly towards his country and said Ankara was not concerned by any economic sanctions the bloc might impose on it.
His comments on Wednesday came on the eve of an EU summit in which sanctions against Ankara will be considered.
EU foreign ministers said on Monday that Turkey had failed to help end a row with Greece and Cyprus over potential gas resources in the eastern Mediterranean, but they left a decision on sanctions for their Thursday meeting.
NATO member Turkey has been at odds with EU members Greece and Cyprus over the extent of their continental shelves in the east Mediterranean.
Tensions flared in August when Turkey sent its Oruc Reis survey vessel to waters claimed by Greece.
“The EU has never acted honestly, it has never kept its promises [towards Turkey]. But … we have always been patient. We are still being patient,” Erdogan told reporters ahead of a visit to Azerbaijan.
“Any sanctions decision that can be taken against Turkey do not concern us much,” Erdogan said, adding that Greece had “run” from negotiations with Turkey despite agreeing to resume talks over their conflicting maritime claims. Source: ctvnews.ca
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
