Foreign Policy
Effort to keep Greek-Turkish ties on even keel put under stress
The unofficial moratorium for calm relations between Greece and Turkey agreed recently by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under strain over the last couple of days.
Expulsion of diplomats moves Greece further away from Russia, focus turns to energy
Bilateral relations between Greece and Russia entered uncharted waters after Athens made yet another momentous foreign policy decision by deciding to declare last week 12 Russian diplomats personae non gratae.
Athens prepares for Ukraine talks with Nuland as Dendias visits Odessa
The 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.
Athens encouraged by agreement on EU's Strategic Compass
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered momentous changes in the Euro-Atlantic security strategy.
Athens hoping for period of calm in Greek-Turkish relations after PM's talks with Erdogan
Athens is expecting a new political environment in its relations with Ankara, to retain open communication channels and a period of tranquility in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean following the meeting between Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, on Sunday.
Mitsotakis prepares to meet Erdogan as Greek ties with Russia collapse
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, in what will be their first talks on Turkish soil rather than neutral territory.
Athens makes landmark foreign policy shift by sending arms to Ukraine
Athens has shown its support for Kiev following Russia’s invasion by sending ammunition to Ukraine, while also condemning any revisionist trend “from any source whatsoever,” as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said during a NATO teleconference, on Friday.
Athens stands with EU on Ukraine, waits for West's reaction to Russia
Athens condemns any revisionism and threat against the territorial integrity of any country – this was the message from Athens shortly before Russia began its attack on Ukraine on Thursday.
Athens reaches out to Moscow while keeping eye on Ankara
Athens and Moscow will remain in contact as part of the diplomatic dialogue at all levels regarding the crucial situation surrounding Ukraine after a meeting between their top diplomats last week.
Athens prepares response to Turkey challenging sovereignty over eastern Aegean islands
Recent statements by Turkish officials questioning Greece’s sovereignty over islands in the eastern Aegean has caused discomfort in Athens.