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Nikos Appelaios II wrote that Vladimir Putin rejected the ceasefire, demanding the entire Donbass instead of freezing the current situation on the ground, and seeking economic agreements with the U.S. without ending the war. He noted that Witkoff's talks concluded without progress and commented that responsibility would likely be placed again on Zelensky and Ukraine, urging Trump to take a position. #Πόλεμος #Ουκρανία #Πολιτική (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II argued that Greece and Egypt can unilaterally refer to the International Court of Justice in The Hague against Libya for violations of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and UNCLOS, as he stated, since Libya is a contracting party to the convention. He invoked Part XV of UNCLOS, saying that to activate the mandatory dispute resolution mechanisms there must be a difference between two contracting parties and the jurisdiction must not have been excluded. According to him, Libya has not excluded it. He added that a common agreement (compromis) for referral to the International Court or arbitration would represent a diplomatic step, but would require the consent of the other party. He identified the formally recognized state of Libya, based in Tripoli, as the other party. In his post, he said he wanted to explain the issue simply and used derogatory language for those he considered ignorant. #ΔιεθνέςΔίκαιο #Ελλάδα #Λιβύη (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II proposed that Greece announce an extension of its territorial waters to 12 nautical miles west and south of Crete, strengthen its naval presence south of the island and in the eastern Mediterranean, and accelerate hydrocarbon exploration in Greek blocks based on the median line. He also called for a decisive response to seismic surveys or drilling based on the memorandum in areas which, he stated, overlap with Greek legal claims. Regarding Greece's response, he suggested a public statement that the ratification does not produce legal effects, that the memorandum remains void and does not affect Greek rights, as well as exerting pressure through the EU and a common stance with the EU, Egypt, Cyprus, and Israel. He mentioned that any different response from the last two proposals would pleasantly surprise him. #Ελλάδα #Μεσόγειος #ΝαυτικήΠαρουσία (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II argued that the ratification of the Turkey-Libya memorandum by the eastern Libya parliament, following its ratification by the western Libya parliament in 2019, would provoke diplomatic reactions and strengthen Turkish activity in the eastern Mediterranean. He estimated that energy and bilateral relations would be affected, without changing Greece's legal position. He noted that Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel, and the EU were expected to reiterate that the memorandum is null and produces no legal effects against third countries, as, in his view, it disregards the rights of Greek islands, especially Crete, based on UNCLOS. He added that verbal notes and coordinated European and international positions would be significant. Appelaios called on Athens to intensify pressure on Libya for the delimitation of maritime zones or to finalize the Greece-Egypt agreement of 2020, which, he noted, overlaps with Turkish-Libyan claims. He estimated that Turkey could interpret the ratification as a "green light" for further seismic surveys, geophysical studies, or drilling in the contested areas, as well as for increased naval presence and pressure to accept its claims. According to him, such moves would increase the risk of incidents. He characterized the ratification as a blow to the Greece-Cyprus-Israel axis and said it would complicate Greek research south of Crete. He mentioned that Libya had already reacted to the surveys since August, with a verbal note and a threat to freeze talks. He also estimated that Turkey would seek to exploit the now united Libyan position as leverage for multilateral negotiations. He predicted further rapprochement between Haftar and Turkey at economic, political, and possibly military levels, following the lifting of the 2020 boycott. According to him, this could alter the balance in eastern Libya and have serious implications for cooperation with Greece and Egypt. He clarified that the ratification would not resolve Libya's internal divisions nor would it automatically confer international legitimacy on the memorandum against third parties, but would politically strengthen Turkey and complicate Greek diplomacy. He added that Greece's legal position remained strong and that any potential escalation would depend on Turkish actions and the Greek response. Finally, he criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that it had not acted in a timely manner, and mentioned that if he were prime minister, he would have already requested the resignation of George Gerapetritis. #Λιβύη #ΕλληνικήΔιπλωματία #ΑνατολικήΜεσόγειος (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II characterized the validation of the "Turkish-Libyan memorandum" by the parliament of eastern Libya under Haftar as a very negative development. He added that, in his opinion, some at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be held accountable for their inactive stance. #Λιβύη #Τουρκία #ΕξωτερικήΠολιτική (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II accused the man he referred to of serving his handler and once again exposing the U.S. He said he insulted the memory of his closest associate and supporter and betrayed his own signature, forgetting, as he claimed, his attacks on dozens of countries for their non-compliance with the energy embargo against Russia. He added that he canceled a bill that had been approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate and then said he had not made a final decision on easing sanctions against Moscow, and that the measure would only last for 60 days. Apelaios attributed his stance to anxiety over the midterm elections and described both himself and the advisors he listened to as dangerous and ridiculous. #ΗΠΑ #πολιτική #κυρώσεις (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II described I. Metaxas as the most important military and political figure in the modern history of the country and wrote that he honored the homeland and the nation like no one else, laying the foundations of respect and dignity for modern Greece. He wished that the soil covering him be light and called him immortal. #Μεταξάς #Ελλάδα #Ιστορία (translated)

Nikolas Apelaios II described the days leading up to the Italian attack on Greece, from October 23 to 27, 1940, stating that the Greek ambassador in Rome had informed the government that the attack was expected between October 25 and 28. According to him, Italian reconnaissance aircraft were photographing military points of interest, while senior Greek officials considered the attack imminent. Apelaios reported that on October 24, Ioannis Metaxas recorded in his diary rumors of an attack the next day and informed the chiefs of staff to remain in Athens or to notify where they were. On October 25, according to the post, Metaxas informed the Cabinet about the concentration of Italian troops at the border, and the government rejected both substantial territorial concessions and symbolic gestures toward Italy. He noted that Metaxas and his ministers did not attend the premiere of the opera "Madama Butterfly" at the Royal Theater on October 25, in the presence of Antonio Puccini and Curzio Malaparte. From the government, as he wrote, Deputy Foreign Minister Mavroudis and Deputy Minister of Press Nikolidis attended. The next day, Ambassador Politis reported that the Athens–Rome airline had been suspended until further notice. In his narrative, at the reception of the Italian embassy on October 26, Ambassador Grazzi was often absent, while on the upper floor the ultimatum to Greece was being dictated from Rome. Nikolidis called Metaxas early on October 27 regarding reports of incidents at the border. Apelaios noted that the Athens News Agency denied the news at 04:00, following an order from Metaxas. Apelaios also wrote that, on October 27, Greek and Italian officers met to discuss the incidents, while the Greek government was receiving information about the movements of Italian units towards the border. He added that shortly after Metaxas left his office, information arrived from the Italian embassy that a declaration of war was imminent, but it was decided not to inform him. According to him, the Prime Minister's car departed for Kifisia without him knowing the information. #Ιστορία #Ελλάδα #ΔεύτεροςΠαγκόσμιοςΠόλεμος (translated)

Nikolaos Apelaios II argued that Vladimir Putin had twice the intelligence of Donald Trump and that, after four years, he realized he would not prevail over the Ukrainians on the battlefield. According to him, when the Ukrainians began their counteroffensive, Putin called Trump, whom the author described as his employee. Apelaios accused Trump of unjustly attacking Ukraine and stated that, after a "fake agreement" regarding diesel, he asked European governments to release the invaders' funds and hand them over to an American investment fund, which he claimed would put them in Putin's hands. He added that these governments had repeatedly received insults from Trump and described their reaction as a categorical rejection, using abusive language against him. Finally, he argued that Trump was portraying the situation as a negotiation and concluded that he had "no cards." #Ουκρανία #πολιτική #Τραμπ (translated)

Nikolaos Apellaios II wrote that some began to understand, as he claimed, the purpose of the attack against the former US ambassador to Greece, which led to her removal, late. He associated the case with the "vertical corridor" and used offensive language for those who, in his opinion, were slow to make this connection. He added that he did not characterize them like this out of arrogance or superiority, but because he believed the label suited them. #Καλημέρα #Ελλάδα #Πολιτική (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II wrote that Velopoulos had stated that the attacks against Kimberly Guilfoyle concealed a conflict over control of energy routes, with Greece and Turkey at the center. He added that he was surprised when he heard Velopoulos claiming that the US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barak, was promoting an alternative oil pipeline plan that would connect areas of the Middle East through Turkey. He also mentioned that Velopoulos had raised the question of whether Greece should abandon its own geoeconomic and geopolitical support. The writer said he welcomed Velopoulos to the "right path," although he considered it likely that his change of stance was temporary and due to self-interest. He also criticized his previous statements with derogatory remarks. #Γεωπολιτική #Ενέργεια #Τουρκία (translated)

Nikolas Appelaios II wrote that he overlooked what he considered "clownish nonsense" from the fifth position and below, in order to focus, as he said, on the important matters. He argued that Loui had maintained a 30% rating for months, which, in his estimation, could easily reach or exceed 35% in actual elections. He accused Ziko of, instead of achieving something else, contributing to the political recovery and rescue of the figure he described with an insulting term as linked to Ch. Trikoupis. He also predicted that, in possible second elections, the parties in positions 6-10 would disappear, although one of them might be barely saved. Finally, he asserted that Loui would lose his reelection as prime minister only if he politically undermined himself. #πολιτική #εκλογές #Ελλάδα (translated)

Nikolaos Apellaios II wrote that Greece had suddenly become the center of the initiation of the struggle for the succession of Donald Trump. He associated the development with the impact that, as he mentioned, the appearance and speech of Marco Rubio had, and said that in February Jay D. Vance would visit Athens. According to him, Vance had gladly accepted the invitation and would participate in the proceedings of the first international "Breitbart Summit," starting from Athens. Apellaios concluded his comment with an ironic reference to Greece's success. #Ελλάδα #πολιτική #δελφίνια (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II wrote that Ukraine is at the center today, but tomorrow it could be any area claimed by Russia. He argued that the entrance of Russian troops into Ukraine bearing flags with the hammer and sickle should not come as a surprise, as, he mentioned, they were nostalgics of the Soviet era. Giorgia Meloni was also mentioned in the post. #Ουκρανία #Ρωσία #ΠολεμικήΚατάσταση (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II praised a man he did not name, saying that despite the mockery, slander, and threats he faced, he defended his homeland instead of accepting what, according to him, was offered to him and leaving. He claimed that for almost five years he has forced Russia to fight for every inch of land and that, while he is counterattacking, Donald Trump appeared to betray him. Appelaios said that the man had earned the respect of every honest and rational person and that History would remember him as an indomitable fighter and faithful defender of his homeland. For Vladimir Putin and Trump, he used derogatory terms, saying that History would record them as an invader and accomplice, whom he also referred to in a derogatory manner. #Πατρίδα #Ιστορία #Ελευθερία (translated)

Nikos Apelaios II argued that Donald Trump's reference to an agreement to purchase Russian oil was a form of pressure on Ukraine to stop attacks on refineries and other infrastructure of the Russian invaders. He presented the move as a service to his friend Vladimir and claimed that Russian oil was no longer sufficient even for the Russians. He added that Ukrainians continued to strike Russian refineries, an action he endorsed, and that even Republican senators in the US had begun to react. #Ουκρανία #Ρωσία #Πετρέλαιο (translated)

Nikos Appelaios II wrote that the Greeks of Australia were proudly waving the Greek flag, in contrast to people he referred to with a derogatory term. He mentioned that the Hellas Melbourne, which he described as the historic football team of the Greeks of Melbourne, had just won the Australian Cup. https://t.co/B70WmboCO3 #Ελλάδα #Μελβούρνη #Ελληνισμός (translated)