Mirage or Rafale? Ukraine teases “historic” French jet deal
Ukraine’s President says a major agreement to boost the country’s air power will be signed with France on 17 November.
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Three thermal power plants down, 12-hour blackouts introduced in Ukraine, as Russia executes freeze-out terror
Putin abandons occupation for a strategy of rendering Ukraine unlivable.
Greece holds back 25 Mirage fighters as US, France pressure Athens on Ukraine arms pipeline
Greece is offering only antiquated weapons systems—including 60 self-propelled howitzers from the 1960s—instead of modern military hardware for use against Russia.
Concert of Russian pianist and Putin ally cancelled in Athens after online outcry
Ukrainian diaspora groups and their local supporters are increasingly using online campaigns to block performances by Russian artists tied to the Kremlin.
Moscow still advancing in Ukraine, while Europe suffers “post-shock syndrome” over war, says Greek foreign minister
Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis admits that Western sanctions are too weak to halt Moscow’s plans.
NATO tests European deployment capabilities without US participation
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its 4th year, the EU moves toward military self-sufficiency amid concerns over Trump’s commitment to collective defense.
Greece to send 24 aging Sea Sparrow missiles for Ukraine’s air defense
Ukraine will integrate the American-made missiles into its existing air defense systems, where engineers have successfully adapted Soviet-era Buk-M1 platforms to fire Western ammunition.
It is up to Ukraine to determine timing of peace talks with Russia, says Greek PM
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the North-South Summit in Finnish Lapland and reiterated his country's steadfast support…
Greece pledges additional resources for Ukrainian F-16 pilot and technician training
Greece and Ukraine sign a comprehensive Security Cooperation Agreement, bolstering military support and F-16 training for Ukrainian forces while expanding collaboration across multiple sectors.
Greece to transfer 32 decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine
A near-miss missile incident in March in Odesa involving the Greek Prime Minister in Odesa has spurred Greece to increase its military aid to Ukraine.
Greek media: First foreign instructor for use of F-16 arrived in Ukraine
The first foreign instructor on the operational use of F-16 fighter jets has already arrived in Ukraine. This is a first flight officer of the Greek Air Force.
Poland and Greece call EU to establish common air shield for Ukraine
In a letter to the European Commission, Donald Tusk and Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a common European air shield amid growing concerns over missile threats.
Greek PM Mitsotakis: No S-300 or Patriot systems for Ukraine, despite requests
As Russian strikes intensify, Kyiv urges Western partners to supply more air defense systems, especially Patriot missiles.
Ukraine in talks about four Patriot batteries as media says Greece ready to lend one
Ukrainian FM Kuleba confirms Ukraine's talks for four Patriot batteries, while Greek media sources claim Greece is ready to lend one with US security assurances and financial compensation.
Greece to continue Ukraine support but won’t send F-16 jets to Ukraine, PM says
Greek PM Mitsotakis affirms Greece’s support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, but says his country is not ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, citing concerns over Greece’s own defense capabilities amid tensions with neighboring Türkiye.
Greece to send thousands of ammo rounds to Ukraine through Czechia’s initiative
The ammunition reportedly is "inactive but usable." The deal is valued at $163 million, according to a Greek outlet iEidiseis
Greece negotiates deal with Czechia for ammunition transfer to Ukraine
Through a deal with the Czech Republic, Greece will supply Ukraine with 2,000 Zuni rockets, 180 anti-tank rockets, 90,000 projectiles, 4 million bullets, and 70 howitzers without depleting its own stocks, according to Greek media.
Greek PM urges Europe to unite for support to Ukraine amid Odesa missile attack
Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that all European states should unite and provide stable assistance to Ukraine during a visit to Odesa.
Russia kills 5 in Odesa during Zelenskyy, Greek PM Mitsotakis meeting
A Russian missile struck the Odesa port, killing five and injuring others, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met there.
Russian missile strikes Odesa as Zelenskyy, Greek PM Mitsotakis meet at port
A Russian missile landed just 150 meters from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis during their meeting in Odesa.