“The United Kingdom and Greece together have been important pillars of the international response to Putin’s invasion. “We look forward to further cooperation with Greece and our other European partners to strengthen a world order in which free states thrive,” said Matthew Lodz, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Greece. annual speech to be delivered tonight (11.30 am Greek time) British Foreign Secretary Liz Trace.
The British ambassador notes the change of attitude of his country with a turning point on February 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine:
“When I arrived in Greece last August, I had the honor of attending a series of events in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution and Greece’s struggle for independence. I was – and continue to be – proud to represent the United Kingdom, one of the great powers that supported Greece’s struggle for freedom and independence in 1821 and a country that has sided with Greece in a number of subsequent battles against in tyranny. At these events I had the pleasure of standing by the French, our friends and allies, as well as by the representatives of the Russian Federation, who symbolized the support of Tsarist Russia for Greek independence. On February 24, 2022, President Putin and his government launched a brutal, illegal, and defenseless invasion of a sovereign, democratic, European state. “Since then, the United Kingdom and Greece, together with the entire NATO alliance and the European Union, as well as with many other partners around the world, have been supporting Ukraine together.”
Referring to the content of the speech that Mrs. Tras will deliver, the British ambassador announces that “in this important speech, the British Foreign Secretary, Liz Tras, will emphasize that the democratic world must show its firm determination. With even stronger alliances, strong security – both in defense and in economy – in terms of our interests as proponents of free trade, as well as in terms of our values, as responsible countries that respect the rule of law ».
According to an announcement issued the British Embassy in Athens“Ms. Tras will use her speech tonight at the Mansion House in London to argue that Ukraine should be a ‘catalyst for wider change’ in preventing aggressive countries.” It will push for mobilization on three fronts: a stronger military force to deter attacks, enhanced financial security and deeper global alliances, and present its vision for a new era of peace, security and prosperity.
He also warned that “Ukraine’s fate remains in the air” and argued that democracies should continue to put pressure on Putin’s regime, including “once and for all, to suspend oil and gas imports” by offering additional defense aid. and ongoing humanitarian support.
Ms. Tras is also expected to call on allies and partners to be prepared for a “long (war)”.
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