Greece condemned Russia’s escalation in Ukraine on Tuesday calling the recognition of the two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent violates international law.
In a statement, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the illegal and unilateral recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk “is a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and the Minsk agreements.”
“We have repeatedly stressed that Greece is in favor of respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of all states and condemns any decision that is contrary to these fundamental principles of international law.
“As part of its commitments to the European Union and NATO, Greece will consult and coordinate with its European partners and allies regarding the response to this decision,” the statement reads.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced late on Monday that he will chair an emergency meeting of Greece’s Governmental Council of Foreign Affairs & National Defense (KYSEA) on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine crisis and its security and energy ramifications for Greece.