At summit in Athens, eleven countries sign declaration on support for Ukraine

This is reported by The Greek Herald, according to Ukrinform.

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a pivotal moment for Eure, creating a new level of awareness of shared principles, unity and common future within the EU. This is a critical time for the security, peace and stability of our Eurean continent,” the declaration says.

The statement says that the Western Balkans, Ukraine and the Republic of Mdova as geographically adjacent to EU Member States with “a common Eurean heritage, history and a future defined by shared portunities and challenges.”

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The leaders stressed the importance of these regions to be “embraced as full-fledged members of

It is stressed that the Athens Declaration statement is a new manifestation witnessed by the Balkan leaders, including Greece, “in the face of Russian aggression” to express “support for Ukraine’s independence.”

The leaders expressed support and appreciation to President of Ukraine Vodymyr Zelensky, who also attended the informal meeting on Monday in Athens.

As reported, President Vodymyr Zelensky arrived in Greece on a visit on Monday. Prior to that, he visited Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden.

In Greece, the head of the Ukrainian state and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed a joint declaration of support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration.

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