Young people studying in Russian universities found themselves in a difficult situation. Under the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, they literally found themselves on the verge of poverty. Greek students have lost the opportunity to receive money transfers from their homeland and exchange currency due to the blocking of Russian banks in the SWIFT […]
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Russia has not paid the financial contribution for the current year to the Council of Europe
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Maria Pejcinovic-Buric, said that the Russian Federation had not made a financial contribution to the Council of Europe, and the organization intends to study response measures in case the money is not received by June 2022. We are talking about the first part of Russia’s annual membership […]
Greek Foreign Ministry: Russia’s statements are “unacceptable”
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman’s statements are “unacceptable,” the Foreign Ministry in Athens said late Sunday evening. The Greek Foreign Ministry reacted to the unprecedented statement by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, who collapsed criticizing the country for its position on the war in Ukraine. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry, Zakharova went too […]
The European Union officially announced the sanctions imposed for the recognition of the DPR and LPR by Russia
The procedure for approving sanctions against the Russian Federation for recognizing the self-proclaimed DPR and LPR has been completed. presiding in EU France announced: “The written procedure for sanctions has been successfully completed. Legal acts have been adopted and will be published for immediate entry into force by the end of the day” (02/23/2022). This […]
Mitsotakis on Russia’s actions: they undermine international stability
Russia’s unilateral recognition of the “independence” of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics grossly violates international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the Minsk agreements, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on February 22. “Like any revision initiative, it undermines international stability and progress,” Mitsotakis said. “Greece, as a fundamental principle, respects the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence […]
Putin addresses the Russians
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a televised address to the citizens of the country. It is broadcast by all state TV channels. The Russian president said that he was addressing not only the Russians, but also the Ukrainians. “The situation in the Donbas has again become critical, acute. Today I am addressing you directly to […]
Greece is confident in the possibility of a diplomatic settlement between Ukraine and Russia
Ioannis Ikonomou, an official representative of the Greek government, is confident that the situation that has arisen between Russia and Ukraine can be resolved through diplomacy. Greece, member EU and NATO hopes so: The whole world is following developments in Russia and Ukraine. We all hope that the issue will be resolved through diplomacy. At […]
Professor Giallouridis: Ukraine is for Russia what the Aegean Sea is for Greece
Christodoulos Giallouridis, Professor of International Politics at Pantion University of Athens, on Tuesday told CNN Greek editorial interview about the latest developments in the Ukrainian crisis and especially about the role of Vladimir Putin. Mr. Giallouridis ruled out the possibility of a war between Ukraine and Russia, saying that “the stakes on peace in these […]
Talks between the Foreign Ministers of Greece and Russia will be held in Moscow
Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced the talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias. The meeting will take place on February 18 in Moscow. Zakharova announced the upcoming meeting of the foreign ministers of the two powers at a briefing on Wednesday: “On February 18, […]
Summer 2022: Greece and Russia prepare 11 air routes
The summer tourist season is just around the corner, Greece is preparing 11 air routes with Russia. According to greekreporter, an agreement was reached between the Civil Aviation Service of Greece and the Federal Air Transport Agency. Eleven regular flights will be resumed with the onset of summer, the official carrier is the Greek company […]
Russia confirmed its readiness for a military response
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov confirmed Russia’s readiness for a military response if NATO continues to ignore Russia’s security concerns. “I said that we will find forms of how to respond, including in military and military-technical terms. [в случае, если обеспокоенности Москвы вновь будут проигнорированы НАТО], – the diplomat told TASS. – I confirm […]
“Russia and Greece: Pages of Joint History” – Exhibition at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As part of the joint Year of the History of Greece and Russia in 2021, under the auspices of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, a unique exhibition “Russia and Greece: Pages of Joint History” is opening at the Greek Foreign Ministry. For almost a thousand years Russia and Greece have been […]