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No surprises in Trump’s NSS for Greece as Athens outlines Ukraine position The US National Security Strategy (NSS), published on November 5, crystallises many of the core elements of the White House’s global approach.
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Athens takes stance on peace in Ukraine, faces stalemate in relations with Turkey EU and NATO leaders, along with members of the so‑called “coalition of the willing,” are currently assessing the situation in Ukraine. Recent peace talks have gained momentum, but European leaders remain focused on securing a just and lasting peace for the country.
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Greece and Ukraine sign LNG deal as US looks on Greece became the first EU nation to actively participate in the US strategy to replace “every last molecule of Russian gas” with American LNG when it inked a deal on Sunday to help Ukraine meet its winter energy demands.
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Mitsotakis backs Ukraine as Athens tries to balance position with Trump administration Athens remains firm in its position on Ukraine with the Greek Prime Minister stressing that “nothing can be decided for Ukraine without Ukraine”.
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Government treads carefully on Trump, looks for positives in EU defence spending tweak The Greek government continues to be restrained in its public comments about the actions of US President Donald Trump and his administration, but has made it clear that it is strongly in favour of greater flexibility on defence spending in the European Union.
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Athens concerned but silent as Trump administration criticises Europe, lines up Ukraine talks Like every other European capital, Athens is watching on with concern as US president Donald Trump aims to begin Ukraine peace talks with Russia while excluding the European Union from any negotiations.
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Mitsotakis joins calls for EU to develop air defence system The Greek and Polish prime ministers Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Donald Tusk have called for the EU to finance and develop a European air defence shield.
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Athens wary of implications from Erdogan's cancelled trip to Washington The postponement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the White House on May 9 is seen as a move that will likely upend efforts to mend ties after prolonged friction and that will play into the hands of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Greek, Turkish foreign ministers hold talks with focus on short- and medium-term aims Athens foresees a smooth continuation of the next steps of the roadmap that has defined the ongoing Greek-Turkish dialogue, especially after the assurances it has received from the Turkish side that there will be no change in Ankara's stance following the heavy defeat of the ruling AKP party in the recent municipal elections.
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PoliticsGreek Politics
PM gets taste of war in Ukraine as parties battle over university bill in Parliament Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s eventful visit to Ukraine temporarily overshadowed the continuing debate in Parliament which revolved around the constitutionality of government bill to allow the operation of non-state universities in Greece.