Kyiv, Athens hold talks on security guarantees – Greek media

Ukraine and Greece have held direct talks in order to negotiate a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.

That’s according to Ekathimerini, Ukrinform reports.

It is noted that a bilateral agreement that will result in a form of commitment on the side of Greece to give security guarantees to Kyiv in several sectors, not only defense.

“On a broader political level, the two sides are discussing the creation of a framework that will bring bilateral relations between Greece and Ukraine in line with the spirit of the G7 leaders’ declaration and, later, the European Council to continue long-term support for Kyiv on a practical level as well,” the report says.

The debate over the issue’s political dimensions is currently taking place at the level of foreign ministries.

According to the publication, should these discussions be concluded, consideration will also be given to how certain dimensions of the agreement can be specified. However, representatives of the United States are also taking part in these contacts. 

This is an area where Athens is expected to seek to play a role, as “Ukraine fundamentally respects the jurisdiction and judgments of all international courts.”

It is noted that the requirements are more or less widely known, and principally include anti-aircraft defense, artillery, armored vehicles, and fighter aircraft. The requirement for a steady supply of ammunition (155mm bullets and shells), is seen in Athens as an opportunity for the reconstruction of a portion of Hellenic Defense Systems. 

As reported by Ukrinform, on August 11, Ukraine and the United Kingdom launched the first round of negotiations at the working level regarding the bilateral agreement on the provision of security guarantees.

Photo: Embassy of Ukraine in Greece