RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS

The optimism bred by the Kremlin’s announcement that it is withdrawing certain forces from the Russia-Ukraine border proved to be premature.

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.