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Russia Warns NATO World War Three is Getting Closer

Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia's powerful Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said late on Tuesday that the increase in military assistance to Ukraine by the NATO alliance brings World War Three closer. Commenting on the first...

Greece's Energy Ministry Confirms Greek-Russian Collaboration

Greece's Energy Minister Panos Skourletis discussed with his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak on Tuesday about the acceleration of preparatory procedures for the 9th Joint Interministerial Committee that will be held in November. The Greek Ministry confirmed that both Greek and Russian officials are on the same page...

Tsipras in Egypt on Thursday for Inauguration of New Suez Canal

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will visit Egypt on Thursday (August 6) to participate in the inauguration of a new Suez Canal waterway, while he will also meet with French President Francois Hollande, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and...

Russian PM Medvedev: 'Greece Is an Important Partner'

"Russia sees Greece as a very important partner with potential," said Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as he welcomed his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras at the government’s Reception Hall in Moscow on Thursday. Speaking to Tsipras, Medvedev expressed optimism that "apart from...

EU Parliament President Schulz Warns Greek PM Tsipras Ahead of Moscow Visit

European Parliament President Martin Schulz has yet again warned the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras endanger the common European policy towards Russia. Greece is hoping for Moscow’s help ahead of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) installment repayment on April...

Kremlin Spokesman: Greek PM Tsipras to Discuss EU Sanctions on Russia With President Putin

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss the economic ties between Russia and the European Union as well as the sanctions imposed by the second against Moscow,a Kremlin spokesperson said earlier today. Prime Minister Tsipras...

Tsipras-Putin Meeting to Focus on Bilateral Cooperation

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to travel to Moscow on April 8 and May 9, according Dmitry Peskov, press spokesman for the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Furthermore, Peskov noted that the Greek Prime Minister’s first journey to Moscow...

Tsipras: New Page in Greek-Russian Relations

"The ties between Greece and Russia can be upgraded to a new level and Greece can become a bridge between the West and Russia," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told TASS news agency, ahead of his upcoming visit to Moscow...

President Anastasiades Visits Moscow to Discuss Cyprus Problem and Bilateral Relations

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, departed today for an official three-day official visit to Moscow. According to the Cypriot government, Anastasiades is expected to hold a meeting with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as well as...

Greek Wine and Olive Oil Survive Russia’s Import Embargo

Baby food and alcoholic drinks, including wine, have been excluded from the embargo the Russian government decided to impose on imports from EU countries, the United States, Australia, Canada and Norway. Although the ban on Greek goods exported to...