As many as 10 Greek nationals have been killed by Russian bombing close to the Ukrainian metropolis of Mariupol. The Greek authorities summoned Russia’s ambassador to the Foreign Ministry.
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives for an emergency European Union (EU) summit at The European Council Building, on the scenario in Ukraine after Russia launched an invasion in Brussels, Belgium February 24, 2022. (Photo: Reuters)
Ten Greek nationals have been killed and 6 others wounded by Russian bombing close to the Ukrainian metropolis of Mariupol, Greece mentioned on Saturday, whereas saying it had summoned Russia’s ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on Monday after a verbal demarche.
“Ten innocent civilians of Greek origin (were) killed today by Russian air strikes close to Mariupol. Stop the bombing now!” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis mentioned in a tweet.
The bombing befell on the outskirts of the villages of Sartana and Bugas, and one of many injured was a baby, Greece’s Foreign Ministry mentioned.
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The Foreign Ministry condemned the air strikes in opposition to civilians, and known as on Russia to right away cease aerial bombings and assaults on civilians.
The newest loss of life toll contains 4 expats killed in Sartana, along with two killed there earlier and one other 4 who died in Bugas. Thousands of Greek expatriates stay in Mariupol.
At a gathering with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov earlier this month, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had confused the necessity to defend the Greek expatriate group in Ukraine.
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Russian forces pounded Ukrainian cities with artillery and cruise missiles on Saturday for a 3rd day operating, however Kyiv, the capital, remained in Ukrainian palms.
Greece is keen to absorb Ukraine refugees in coordination with the European Union, Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi mentioned.
“If we have to take in a number of people we are willing to do it. The cost will be covered by Europe, but at this moment the priority is the humane dimension,” he mentioned.
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