AKEL criticizes Cyprus Foreign Minister over remarks supporting Donald Trump

On February 12, 2026, the Cypriot opposition party AKEL issued a statement condemning Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos for his recent comments regarding US President Donald Trump. Speaking to an American news network, Kombos reportedly described Trump as being in a unique position to redefine the global order and praised his decisive approach to international relations. The Foreign Minister also extended an invitation for Trump to visit Cyprus. AKEL characterized these statements as politically problematic, arguing that the Christodoulides government is showing excessive subservience to the United States. The party claimed that the government is ignoring Trump’s alleged undermining of the United Nations and international law. Furthermore, AKEL accused the administration of maintaining a double standard regarding international law in Ukraine compared to actions by the US and Israel. The opposition party warned that this foreign policy shift could have negative consequences for the Cyprus problem and the country's international standing.