Government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou described the inclusion in the Zelensky speech message from a member of Azov’s order.
Mr. Oikonomou, at the same time, attacks Alexis Tsipras, characterizing “outrageous and dishonest the use of this mistake by a part of the opposition, led by Mr. Tsipras, in order to justify once again the Russian invasion”.
In a statement, Mr. Economou states:
“President Zelensky, in his speech to the Greek Parliament, described the suffering caused to the Ukrainian people by the Russian invasion and focused on the heroic resistance of his people.
The inclusion in the speech of the message of a member of the Azov order was incorrect and inappropriate.
However, it is outrageous and dishonest for a section of the opposition, led by Mr. Tsipras, to use this mistake to justify the Russian invasion once again. An invasion that causes civilian executions and humanitarian destruction.
If something is a shame it is not to take a clear position. Shame is the equal distances and the stance of chores that they kept today in Parliament. The time has come for clear answers: is it with the Ukrainians, who are fighting for their freedom, or with Putin’s invaders? There is no other alternative. “
Sources close to the Speaker of Parliament said that the information about the presence of the two Ukrainian soldiers was given today shortly before Zelensky’s speech. In addition, he added that there was never any information that he was a fighter of the Azov battalion.
Reactions of the opposition
While the message of the member of Azov’s order was being broadcast, three SYRIZA MPs, Nikos Filis, Thodoris Dritsas and Giannis Giolas, left the Plenary Hall as a sign of protest.
In a post on social media, the leader of the official opposition, Alexis Tsiprasunderlined that “the speech of members of the neo-Nazi Order Azov in the Greek Parliament is a challenge”.
“The prime minister bears the absolute responsibility,” he notes and comments: “He spoke of a historic day, but it is a historic shame.”
“Solidarity with the Ukrainian people is a given. “The Nazis, however, cannot have a say in Parliament,” Al. Tsipras stressed.
In a statement, the secretary of the SYRIZA Central Committee – Progressive Alliance Olga Gerovasili “Today we have listened with respect and solidarity to the democratically elected President of Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky, who opposes the Russian invasion of Ukraine and expresses our support.”
“From then on, however, it is unacceptable that today he addressed the Greek Parliament together with President Zelenski, a member of the Azov Order. In a short time we have a Conference of Presidents and explanations will be requested from the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Tassoulas, if he was informed, if he agreed. “Because I think that’s a big blow.”
The head of his KO KINAL Michalis Katrinis He said: “The presence of the parliamentary group of the Movement for Change in plenary today was a self-evident act of honor to the Ukrainian people who resist the Russian invasion. An act of honor paid to the person of the President of Ukraine Mr. Zelensky.
There was no information about any other intervention from another person, and I am referring to a development that took us extremely unpleasantly by surprise.
The clear message of support of the Greek people to the people of Ukraine defending their country is clear and cannot be misinterpreted. This clear message must be guarded by everyone. “
From KKE The following statement was issued: “The shame was also shamed today in the # parliament and the # Zelenski speech, with the NATO arc parties applauding the Nazis of the Azov order, because this is required by NATO instructions and commitments. Absolute justification for the attitude of the KKE! “
According to information, the former prime minister, Antonis Samarasin conversations he had in Parliament, is said to have stated that “what happened was a big mistake”.
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