Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Paris today for a high-stakes summit on Ukraine’s peace and security, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. On Friday, he will make history in the first-ever Greece-France-Cyprus-Lebanon leaders’ meeting, reinforcing Greece’s role as a regional stabilizer. With a subsequent trip to Israel planned, Mitsotakis is positioning Greece at the heart of international diplomacy.
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European leaders have vowed to bolster Ukraine’s defense and increase their own military expenditures following a significant shift in U.S. policy under Donald Trump, which has led to a freeze in American military aid to Ukraine.
Following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a reassuring message from European Union leaders. Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa affirmed the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine, telling Zelensky, “You are never alone.” They encouraged him to remain strong and committed to achieving a just and lasting peace.
Greece and Cyprus have aligned with 77 other nations in denouncing US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court. In a joint statement, these countries reiterated their unwavering support for the ICC’s independence and its crucial role in upholding accountability for severe international crimes. The global response highlights differing international perspectives, as some countries like Hungary expressed support for the US move.