“A clear message in favour of the Minsk agreements was sent by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, where he met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
During the joint press conference with Lavrov, the Foreign Minister stressed that Greece supports the Minsk agreements, while emphasising that in a possible conflict in Ukraine there will be no winner.
“We listen to Russian concerns about its security, we take into account the concerns of others,” Dendias said, stressing that all problems must be resolved “on the basis of a dialogue conducted under the terms of international law.”
Speaking about the content of his meeting with his Lavrov, he said that he raised three issues on the issue of Ukraine.
1- Dendias stressed the need for immediate de-escalation,
2- “We, Greece, fully support the Minsk agreements.”
3- Greece’s top diplomat said, “I also spoke about the Greek community, especially in Ukraine and the wider Mariupol area near the contact line.”
“We continue contacts at all levels, and especially in international security” he stated, underling that Greece bases its foreign policy “on established Principles and values.”
“Respect for international law, prohibition of the use or threat of use of force against the territorial integrity of any state, respect for national sovereignty, the protection of human rights and the observance of commitments made by each country,” he explained.