Greek PM reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s steadfast support for Ukraine during his participation in the North-South Summit in Finnish Lapland on Saturday. Speaking upon his arrival, Mitsotakis was unequivocal when asked by journalists about his message to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. 

“The message is very clear: We will continue to stand by Ukraine and support it unequivocally. It is up to Ukraine to determine the timing of any negotiations with Russia, but it should do so from a position of strength, not weakness,” he said. 

Mitsotakis highlighted key discussions about the European Union’s security challenges and collective defense amid escalating geopolitical tensions. 

“We will have a very interesting discussion regarding the challenges before us concerning the security of the European Union. We know we must allocate more resources for our collective defense. The question is how we achieve these goals in an era of increased geopolitical turmoil,” Mitsotakis told reporters. 

He added that the summit provided an opportunity for Greece to share its perspectives on Mediterranean issues while gaining insights from Scandinavian nations about their unique regional challenges. 

The summit was attended by the prime ministers of Italy and Sweden, as well as the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. It discussed mutual challenges and strategies for bolstering European unity and defense during a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

Source: ekathimerini.com