Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine in Paris on Tuesday, January 6, where he underlined the need to further strengthen and support the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which he described as the most important security guarantee.
Greece has already announced a €20 million contribution as part of NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine List of Requirements (PURL) initiative in early December.
According to government sources, Mitsotakis made clear that Greece will not participate in a European military force in Ukraine. However, Athens does not rule out offering assistance in other ways outside Ukrainian territory, including in areas such as maritime surveillance.
Any framework of support will follow the relevant national parliamentary procedures.
The same sources added that Mitsotakis stressed the importance of US involvement in providing security guarantees for both Ukraine and Europe.
He also highlighted Greece’s role in supporting Ukraine’s energy security, particularly through natural gas supply via the Alexandroupolis FSRU and the Vertical Corridor.
Reiterating Greece’s firm position, Mitsotakis said that changing borders through the use of force cannot be legitimised and that Ukraine alone will decide its future.
He also emphasised the need for coordinated European positions so the EU can present a clear strategy in peace talks with the US and Russia.
