President Nikos Christodoulides has tried to solve the Cyprus problem. However, his plan has met strong disagreement. This makes his talks difficult. His position might become weaker. Some actions and words have caused confusion. People are not sure what to believe.
The President invited Turkish President Erdogan to talk. He wanted to end the division of the island. But Turkish Cypriot leaders did not like this. They thought it was a one-sided move. Tufan Erhurman, a leader, said it showed no respect for talks. This stops good discussions.
Also, President Christodoulides planned to show evidence. This evidence was about Turkey breaking EU rules with Russia. This could anger Turkey. It might hurt the chance to start new talks. Talking and making accusations at the same time sends mixed signals.
There is a big disagreement about Cyprus's future. Turkish Cypriot leaders want two separate countries. They want two equal parts. The Republic of Cyprus and the world do not agree. President Christodoulides wants a united country. This would be a bizonal, bicommunal federation. This is different from his other actions.
These events are happening at a difficult time. The President visited France for an interview. This was when Europe was trying to agree. He also planned to go to the European Council. He wants to help with other world issues. But the problems with his Cyprus plan could overshadow this work.
These mixed messages are important. Turkish Cypriot leaders think the other side is not serious. The world might not trust President Christodoulides. He needs to be clear about his goals. He must show he wants to build bridges. The world will watch to see if he can change his plan. This could help find a lasting solution.