ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis instructed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday the complete implementation of sanctions by European Union nations would help put pressure on Russia to cease assaults.
The two leaders mentioned the influence of Russia’s invasion by telephone, the Greek premier’s workplace stated.
“The (Greek) prime minister pressured … that the complete implementation of sanctions by all member states and allies will help enhance pressure on Russia to cease the assaults,” Mitsotakis’ workplace stated.
Mitsotakis assured Zelenskiy that the Greek authorities absolutely helps Ukraine. Greece was sending help and was able to host refugees.
The two leaders additionally agreed on the necessity for a humanitarian hall in stricken areas akin to Mariupol, the place a whole lot of ethnic Greeks reside. Athens can also be making efforts to evacuate its consul basic and different individuals from Mariupol.
Mitsotakis mentioned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday.
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Editing by Catherine Evans)
