Russia has vowed retaliation after several EU countries blocked state media channels, including Ria Novosti and Rossiya 1, on Telegram. Moscow condemned the move as "an act of censorship" and warned of a response, accusing the EU of conducting a "campaign of repression" against Russian media. Tensions over media freedom and disinformation continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed skepticism about the potential for progress in Greece-Turkey disputes over the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. Addressing criticisms, Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece's firm stance and criticized attempts to portray his administration as less patriotic. He highlighted recent developments in Greek-Turkish relations and urged caution in interpreting Turkey's regional influence. Additionally, he defended Europe's involvement in the Ukraine conflict and emphasized the need for collective security in response to shifting dynamics.
Greece’s defence capabilities have been strengthened by the SCALP-EG missile system, a Franco-British weapon designed for precision strikes on strategic targets. Greece has deployed these missiles on Mirage 2000-5 and Rafale F3R jets, while its Navy is now integrating the naval variant, SCALP Naval, on new FDI frigates with a range of up to 1,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s use of the British Storm Shadow, a SCALP variant, in strikes against Russian targets highlights the system’s role in modern warfare.
According to a Dutch newspaper, Het Parool, Russia is using occupied Cyprus as a haven to evade international sanctions imposed in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The leaders discussed Ukraine's ongoing conflict, reconstruction efforts, and Greece's continued support, including a potential bilateral agreement to aid Ukraine's recovery and EU membership aspirations.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met during the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., using the opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and the need for peace in both Ukraine and Palestine. Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye's commitment to a spirit of solidarity with Greece, based on good neighborly relations.
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need announced the release of two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests who had been captured in November 2022 by the Russian National Guard.
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