The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made statements to the press after their meeting at the Maximos Palace. The Ukrainian president is making an official visit to Athens and after meeting with the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, he will attend the dinner of the Balkan leaders.

See Mitsotakis-Zelensky statements:

Among other things, the prime minister stated that Greece stands by the side of the Ukrainians, he made references both to Turkish revisionism and the Cyprus issue, but also to the history that connects Greece to Ukraine. We unequivocally condemn war crimes, he said. Russia has used natural gas as a weapon and recently terminated the grain agreement. The consequences of the war go beyond the borders of our continent. More than 50% of the grain is exported by ships of Greek interests. Greece applies all sanctions towards Russia, we will support your European course, we signed a joint statement towards Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic course. Our support will continue. The port of Alexandroupoli is a hub, soon it will be a new gas gateway city. Your presence here is of special importance. The Western Balkans road initiative is being upgraded. Greece will also be present in the titanic reconstruction effort of your country with an emphasis on Odessa.

For his part, Volodymyr Zelensky said that it is a great honor to be in Athens. Thanks for the attention to Ukraine. Today we have discussed priorities with the Prime Minister. I have said very important priorities to end the invasion, we need Greece’s help in training our F-16 pilots. Thank you very much. Help is important for the city of Odessa and the surrounding area, it is important that Greek companies are ready to transport Ukrainian grain.