The US State Department has urged Turkey to refrain from conducting hydrocarbon research inside the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus, describing such actions as “provocative.” Washington’s message comes after seismic research vessel Barbaros set sail from Turkey to Cyprus’ EEZ on Wednesday night. In a statement to Open TV, the State Department said: “The United … The post Barbaros drilling: U.S. urges Turkey to “halt provocative steps” in Cyprus EEZ appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.