The Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the illegal and unilateral declaration of “independence” of the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine by Russia. “Russia’s recognition of the illegal and unilateral declaration of independence of the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine is a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and of the Minsk agreement”.
“We have repeatedly stressed that Greece stands for respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of all states and condemns any decision that runs counter to these fundamental principles of international law,” the statement said.
“In the context of its commitments to the European Union and NATO, Greece will consult and coordinate with its European partners and allies regarding the reaction to this decision”, it concludes.