Nightmare prediction from the Duma: NATO’s self-destruction will begin in Cyprus – Moscow to remain "uninvolved"
The Russian State Duma has issued a nightmare prediction for Cyprus and Greece, warning that the presence of Turkish tanks in the Pergamos buffer zone could serve as a precursor to a fierce conflict. This clash, they claim, will dismantle NATO cohesion, dragging the entire West into chaos. Indeed, the deputy chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee, Alexei Zhuravlev, emphasized that in such an event, Moscow will remain uninvolved, leaving the two NATO powers, Greece and Turkey, to throw themselves into an "internal conflict."
"Let the Turks clash with the Cypriots and the Greeks; let Donald Trump add fuel to the fire," the Russian parliamentarian characteristically pointed out. "Moscow will happily watch from afar as the alliance burns with a blue flame," Zhuravlev noted.
Alexei Zhuravlev, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee
Duma bomb: NATO’s self-destruction will start in Cyprus – Moscow stays out
It is noted that Turkey deployed tanks near the Cypriot borders, within the UN peace zone. The first deputy chairman of the State Duma's Defense Committee, Alexei Zhuravlev, speaking to Gazeta.Ru, expressed the view that Russia will not support either side in the event of war, as it would be an "internal NATO conflict."
"We are interested in this exclusively from the observer's side—a NATO country, Turkey, intends to wage war against Cyprus, which, although not a member of the alliance, is supported by Greece, which, as we know, is. Thus, whichever way you look at it, this is an intra-NATO conflict. And this, of course, weakens once again this already ailing organism. And the North Atlantic Alliance, by the way, has openly stated that it considers Russia its enemy. Therefore, discord within this military block works only to the benefit of the Russians," he stated.
Chaos of multiple (NATO) fronts ignited by tension in Cyprus
Alexei Zhuravlev believes that the conflict between Turkey and Cyprus could dismantle NATO. "Let the Turks clash with the Cypriots and the Greeks, let Donald Trump add fuel to the fire, who sometimes wants to withdraw from NATO and sometimes wants to take Greenland from Denmark—Moscow will watch happily from afar as the alliance burns with a blue flame," the parliamentarian concluded.
It is noted that the UN-controlled buffer zone in Cyprus is located near the village of Pyla. Turkey deployed 15 main battle tanks in the area yesterday, April 14, according to the Cyprus News Agency. Several dozen Turkish Cypriot police in civilian clothes are also stationed near the village, while the flag of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized internationally exclusively by Turkey, has been raised.
What BN reported earlier on the backdrop of tension in Cyprus
Tension occurred on the morning of April 15 in the buffer zone in the Pergamos area of Cyprus when United Nations forces attempted to block the entry of a group of "police officers" who allegedly tried to enter the controlled area illegally.
UN intervention and increased presence of forces
The incident caused immediate mobilization, with reinforcements rushing to the scene and the presence of peacekeeping forces significantly strengthened. At the same time, there was also increased mobilization of the pseudo-state's "police", which deployed forces opposite the UN outposts. United Nations helicopter flights were also recorded in the area as part of the surveillance and monitoring of the situation.
Military movements and concern over escalation
At the same time, according to information, the occupation army proceeded with the transfer of approximately 15 tanks, strengthening the military presence in the wider region. Furthermore, a Turkish flag was placed at a point within the buffer zone, while dozens of individuals in civilian attire, allegedly related to the "police" forces, gathered in the area, intensifying the climate of concern.
Simultaneously, the authorities of the British bases were put on alert, strengthening their presence with additional police forces at critical points. Incidents between occupation forces and United Nations members are recorded in the buffer zone at Pergamos, in the Chayhan area, where six Turkish Cypriot livestock units with cattle and sheep operate.
UNFICYP: "The situation in Pyla remains calm"
The situation in Pyla remains calm, according to a statement from UNFICYP, which continues patrols and close monitoring of the area. At the same time, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of the force, Khassim Diagne, appealed for calm and restraint, underlining the need to respect the UNFICYP mandate.
The statement of the so-called "Ministry of Foreign Affairs" of the occupied territories:
"The statement issued on April 13, 2026, by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), which presents Çayhan Düzü—an area located entirely within the territory and under the sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus—as a 'buffer zone' and claims that our security forces conducted unauthorized activities in it, is unacceptable. We strongly protest against this approach.
With this statement, UNFICYP has proved, once again, clearly that it does not respect the principle of impartiality. UNFICYP's unfounded claims targeting the Turkish Cypriot side do not contribute to the restoration of UNFICYP's already eroded credibility in the eyes of the Turkish Cypriot people.
We strongly condemn the stance of UNFICYP, which in its previous announcement regarding the attack carried out against our citizens at Yiğitler Burcu Park during the anniversary of the founding of the terrorist organization EOKA, avoided clearly identifying the perpetrators, while using a defamatory and biased tone in matters concerning the Turkish Cypriot side. UNFICYP, while demanding respect for its mandate and authority, does not demonstrate the same level of sensitivity.
Therefore, we call on UNFICYP—which is allowed to operate in our country only as a gesture of goodwill—to demonstrate the necessary sensitivity in its approach. In this context, it has clearly become inevitable to establish the relationship model that UNFICYP maintains with the Greek Cypriot side based on the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and with our country. Such an arrangement should be concluded on a legal and equal basis and in accordance with our long-standing requests on this matter."
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