The G7 summit was about far more than another joint statement on Ukraine. It marked something that seemed unlikely just months ago: a U.S. administration moving closer to Europe’s harder line on Russia. And Emmanuel Macron made sure everyone noticed.
With a NATO summit in Ankara just weeks away, Hakan Fidan’s trip to Moscow highlights Turkey’s delicate balancing act between Russia and the West — and could determine the future of US sanctions, F-35 negotiations and Ankara’s strategic position within NATO.
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No one rejoices in the suffering of a people and a great country like Russia, yet the Russian people must understand that this devastating war in Ukraine must end—and that Russia bears responsibility for it.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has publicly addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine, recent attacks against him from Russian sources, and broader geopolitical and ecclesiastical pressures in a forceful interview with the Greek newspaper Ta Nea.
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“How the Russian ‘lifeline’ turned out to be a phantom, why the €25 billion never existed, and how tough decisions kept Greece standing.”
Athens: Sovereign, Unleashed, and Determined – A Strategic Player in the Eastern Mediterranean!
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From Zappeio, the Prime Minister signals Ankara and positions Greece as a strategic energy hub – US alliance blocks Russian gas and strengthens regional ties.
Mass tourism from Russia to Greece is a thing of the past, stressed the Russian Ambassador to Greece, Andrey Maslov, highlighting that in 2013, about 1.3 million Russians visited Greece and about 800,000 Russians annually visit the country on average.
PM emphasized that after the Russian attack on Ukraine, a debate has been initiated at the European level on the need for the European Union's strategic autonomy due to major geopolitical crises.
Ninety-three per cent of respondents in Poland claimed they view NATO in a favourable light. Western powerhouses, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, also see NATO as a net positive.
How we got to the 11th European sanctions package against Russia
Shortly before the elections, the leadership of the Greek Foreign Ministry decided to replace some ambassadors, including those in responsible diplomatic missions. Experts interpret this move by Nikos Dendias as a pre-election move.
Russia’s threats followed unconfirmed reports that the Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos pledged to send the S-300 system currently stored in Crete in exchange for US-made Patriots.
Muradov has said that the intention of the Greek authorities to transfer the S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine was risky for Greece’s national interests.
The students sent a letter to the Ministry of Education in order to be able to continue their studies in Greek universities
According to ELSTAT, in July this year the value of Greece's imports from Russia amounted to €1.0 billion, marking an increase of 200.4% compared to July 2021 which was €349.4 million.
Athens’ support for Ukraine and the expulsion of Russian diplomats has clearly angered Russia.
