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Athens encouraged by agreement on EU's Strategic Compass Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered momentous changes in the Euro-Atlantic security strategy.
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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.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM stands by Ukraine decision, feels vindicated on defence and foreign policies Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitstotakis has doubled down on his decision to send arms to Ukraine despite ongoing criticism from the opposition parties regarding the policy but also not consulting with his rivals.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Leaders explain differing views on how to approach Ukraine war Tuesday’s parliamentary debate on the war in Ukraine and the government’s decision to break a decades-long tradition of Greece not embroiling itself in such conflicts, in this case by supplying arms to Kiev, gave Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis an opportunity to present his party as being the one that can best safeguard the country’s security, as well as its place within the West.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
Mitsotakis faces pushback from left on arms to Ukraine The government’s decision to supply arms to Ukraine has prompted criticism from the main opposition party SYRIZA and other parties of the left about the nature and extent of Greece’s involvement in the conflict with Russia.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
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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PoliticsGreek Politics
Greece voices support for Ukraine as govt counts cost of war's impact on economy, public finances Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made it clear that politically his government will stand with the European Union and NATO over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as his ministers scramble to find ways of mitigating the economic impact of the war.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
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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PoliticsGreek Politics
Government focusses on security of energy supplies in light of Ukraine escalation The escalating crisis in Ukraine has prompted a high-level review of the security of Greece’s energy supplies, with concerns about access routes to natural gas now added to the existing challenge posed by high prices.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
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.