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Athens prepares for Ukraine talks with Nuland as Dendias visits Odessa
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe Russian invasion of Ukraine, its geopolitical implications and the economic consequences of sanctions against Moscow top the US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s agenda for her visit to Europe, including Athens.
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Athens prepares response to Turkey challenging sovereignty over eastern Aegean islands
PoliticsForeign PolicyRecent statements by Turkish officials questioning Greece’s sovereignty over islands in the eastern Aegean has caused discomfort in Athens.
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Arrival of new fighter jets draws attention as EastMed pipeline issue simmers in background
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe first six of 24 state of the art Rafale fighter jets Greece is acquiring from France arrived to much fanfare last Wednesday at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens.
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Athens ponders US scepticism about EastMed gas pipeline
PoliticsForeign PolicyAthens was left confused and concerned by a non-paper sent by Washington that casts doubt on the future of the East Med natural gas pipeline.
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Turkey looms large in 2022 foreign policy agenda, which includes Balkans, US and Russia
PoliticsForeign PolicyAs far as Greek foreign policy is concerned, the arrival of the new year has not brought the most encouraging signs as Ankara has launched a new round of aggressive rhetoric against Athens, with the latest warning coming from Turkey’s Defence Minister, Hulusi Akar.
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A busy year of diplomacy for Athens, but Greek-Turkish ties stagnate
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece was active on the diplomatic front throughout 2021: High-level agreements were signed, while Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited several countries with the aim of forging stronger ties with countries that are significant for Greek interests.
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Athens sees many benefits in renewal of defence cooperation with Washington
PoliticsForeign PolicyFollowing the signing of the amendment to the Defence Agreement between Greece and the United States on Thursday, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias described it as “a very good day for our country.”
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Athens sees multiple defence, geopolitical benefits in pact with France
PoliticsForeign PolicyFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed in Paris on Tuesday what they described as a “historic” defence agreement involving new warships and a mutual assistance clause.
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Greece to sign augmented defence deal with US, buy more Rafale jets
PoliticsForeign PolicyIn a significant development for Greek foreign policy, Athens and Washington look set to renew their Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA).
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Quiet summer in Greek-Turkish relations not seen lasting
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey are seemingly enjoying a calm period in their diplomatic relations this summer, but Athens is expecting things to warm up over the autumn.