The statement by the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry are “unacceptable” the Foreign Ministry in Athens said late on Sunday. Greece ’s Foreign Ministry responded to the unprecedented statement by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova who lashed out against the country for its stance on the war in Ukraine.
Zakharova went to far to accuse the Greek government of “hypocrisy.” – Statement is here.
“Greek foreign policy is a principled policy and has always been based on complete respect for international law,” Zakharova’s counterpart in the Greek Foreign Ministry, Alexandros Papaioannou said late on Sunday.
“Greece contributes to, and is bound by, the decisions of international organizations it takes part in, such as, among others, the European Union and NATO,” he added.
“A main concern of our country’s is to promote truth, on the basis of confirmed and irrefutable facts. Every effort to promote fake news and disinformation, aiming to mislead public opinion, is to be condemned, wherever it comes from.
The recent statements by the spokeswoman for the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the (social media) posts of the Russian Embassy in Athens are, unfortunately, unacceptable.
They do not comport with diplomatic practice, or the historical bonds connecting the Greek and Russian people. Greece would like to see historical relations maintained and Russian behavior reflecting this,” the spokesman’s statement concluded.
Eloquently articulated.
Greece has a long friendship with the good Russian people. No one would never entertain disrespecting human value. Russia of any nation should well know our sacrifices and mutual efforts during WW2.
Russia must withdraw from Ukraine and to restore everyone’s best interests than undermine our historic ties during such unprecedented times.