Ukraine, Greece Pledge Deeper Ties

Athens, November 16, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on an official visit, underscoring the strong relationship between the two nations. The visit, hosted by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, highlighted the shared democratic values and respect for international law that define the partnership between Ukraine and Greece.

During their discussions, both leaders focused on enhancing cooperation to promote peace in Ukraine and ensure stability across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions. They emphasized the need for a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine as a precursor to a genuine peace process aligned with the principles of the UN Charter. The leaders also discussed the importance of providing robust security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future conflicts.

In addition to security and defense, the talks covered several key areas including energy security, defense cooperation, and cybersecurity. Greece committed to supporting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, heavily damaged by conflicts, through diversified energy sources and renewable energy projects. The two countries agreed to deepen their defense collaboration, particularly in maritime security and the development of unmanned maritime systems.

Furthermore, Ukraine and Greece will work together on protecting critical infrastructure and countering cyber threats. They also pledged to support international efforts to ensure the safe return of Ukrainian children deported by the Russian Federation and to hold the perpetrators accountable under international law.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and reiterated Greece’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and its path towards Euro-Atlantic integration. President Zelenskyy thanked Greece for its steadfast support in various areas including humanitarian, political, and defense assistance.