Greek Foreign Minister to lead humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol

·

Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, said on Tuesday that he intends to lead a humanitarian mission into the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine where thousands of ethnic Greeks live.

Dendias said that Greece’s priority was to protect unarmed civilians and ethnic Greeks living in Mariupol, adding that he has already notified Ukrainian and Russian authorities over the humanitarian mission.

“I plan to escort this assistance myself, in coordination with the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, with whom we are already in contact,” Dendias said.

READ MORE: Russian attack destroys maternity hospital in Mariupol as Greece ramps up evacuations.

“Greece will continue to be present in the region, where the Greeks settles centuries ago for centuries.”

Ukraine appealed to Russia on Tuesday to allow humanitarian supplies into Mariupol and to let civilians out of the city, which has been devastated by Russian bombardments.

Ukraine also defied an ultimatum for the city to surrender by dawn on Monday as a condition for Russian forces to let civilians leave safely.

READ MORE: Russian shelling damages Consulate of Greece in Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Dendias’ announcement came after a meeting with the Greek Consul General in Mariupol, Manolis Androulakis.

Dendias’ announcement came after he was briefed by the Greek Consul General in Mariupol, Manolis Androulakis, about the desperate plight of the tens of thousands of ethnic Greeks in the besieged port city.

Androulakis, who was the last remaining Western diplomat left in the city of Mariupol, arrived in Greece from Bucharest on Sunday evening.

READ MORE: Greek Consul in Mariupol returns to Greece after successful evacuation from Ukraine.

At least 10 ethnic Greeks have been killed and several have been wounded since Russia started attacking Mariupol. According to the Greek government, more than 150 Greek citizens, vessel crews and ethnic Greeks have also been evacuated from the region.

Source: Reuters.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

From passion to production: Steven Koutzoumis launches SoundCult studio in Sydney

In the heart of Beverly Hills, a fresh sound is taking shape - and it’s being led by young Greek Australian Steven Koutzoumis who has a vision

Greek immersion in the early years pays off for Year 8 student Mariah Palaktsoglou

Year 8 student Mariah Palaktsoglou won the Hellenic Dreaming High School Short Story Competition held by the Greek Museum of Adelaide Inc.

Faith, family and football: The making of Nectarios Triantis

Growing up in a bustling Greek Australian household in Sydney, footballer Nectarios Triantis was never far from a football - or chaos.

Bella Spasis’ big deal: Live music in Victoria set to thrive

Greek-Victorian bar owner, Isabella (Bella) Spasis, hosted a remarkable event at her venue, ‘The Dog’s Bar’ early on Sunday morning, July 6.

GOCNSW Home for the Aged welcomes Consul General and celebrates its donors

The Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged played host to the Consul General of Greece in Sydney and some of its major donors.

You May Also Like

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister meets with Greek Community of Melbourne youth

Greece's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Andreas Katsaniotis, has met with Greek Community of Melbourne youth in Thessaloniki.

Athens crowned top city-break destination in Europe

At the 2024 World Travel Awards ceremony in Berlin on Wednesday, Athens was named Europe's Leading City-break Destination.

St George Basketball Association: A champion of inclusivity and multiculturalism

St George Basketball Association is more than your local sporting club, it has become a diverse reflection of the community it represents.