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Mitsotakis' visit to Ukraine and Greece's efforts to support Kyiv

On Wednesday international headlines all focused on the Russian ballistic missile that struck a few hundred meters from where Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis was meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in Odesa. Ambassador Spiros Lambridis, Greece’s special envoy for Ukraine, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this incident and look at the broader significance of Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ visit to Ukraine. We’ll also explore Greece’s overall efforts to support Kyiv in this war, from military assistance to helping Ukraine rebuild.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Mitsotakis: Greece supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom

PM’s Ukraine visit turns into thriller 

Russia Strikes Odesa With Missile During Visit by Zelensky and Greek Leader

Mitsotakis after Odesa missile hit: ‘No one will intimidate us’

Sweden officially joins NATO, prime minister declares it a 'safer country'

Sweden is now a full NATO member

US to build temporary port to deliver Gaza aid

Biden Seeks to Boost Emergency Aid to Gaza With Offshore Pier

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