Greece-Russia Relations

The Greek side should be very careful, taking into account its membership in of NATO and the EU, with all the accompanying commitments, while maintaining traditional ties with Russia.

Nikos Dendias' trip to is in the framework of Greece’s intense concerns about the safety of the Greek community in the area and in the context of Greece’s NATO, EU.

At a time when a series of issues remain open, Greece and Russia have a certain osmosis that will continue with cooperation and communication.

Regarding Greek-Turkish differences and the Cyprus problem, Russia is near to the position that these should be resolved through the implementation of international law.

Tsipras is underlining the need for improved bilateral ties so as to “stably build the basis of the two countries’ cooperation after nearly five years of inertia in their relations”.