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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.
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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.
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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.
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Athens treads carefully over Ukrainian stand-off Greece is closely monitoring developments on the Ukrainian crisis but has no intention of being caught up in the fierce confrontation between the West and Moscow. Athens does not wish to take sides in the dispute.
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A busy year of diplomacy for Athens, but Greek-Turkish ties stagnate Greece 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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Mitsotakis breaks the ice in Sochi but Russia's wariness remains Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Russian President Vladimir Putin held constructive talks on Wednesday in Sochi, without, however, reaching an agreement that would upgrade bilateral relations outside a framework of mainly cultural exchanges and the environment.
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Athens reacts to Turkey developments, stance of EU allies on arms The collapse of the Turkish lira and the possible knock-on effect that this might have across the Aegean is being followed closely in Athens.
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Zaev's departure leaves ties with North Macedonia in balance The European Union’s failure to offer the Western Balkans guarantees for full EU membership has had many victims. The latest is North Macedonia’s prime minister, Zoran Zaev.
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Athens turns attention to Libya, advocates EastMed energy cooperation Following an intense period, during which Greece signed a defence deal with France and renewed the Mutual Defence Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) with the US, Athens is once again turning an eye to the Eastern Mediterranean region as well as North Africa.
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Athens tries to rekindle ties with North Macedonia after period of stasis After a long period of time during which stagnation and suspicion had prevailed in Greece's relations with North Macedonia, the two neighbouring countries appear to be trying to break the ice.