Greece sending defense, medical supplies to Ukraine following decision by PM Mitsotakis

Greece will be sending defense material and medical supplies following the Ukrainian government’s request, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided at a meeting he chaired on Sunday that included National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos and Hellenic National Defense General Staff chief Konstantinos Floros.

Government sources said that at the Maximos Mansion meeting, Mitsotakis was briefed on developments in Ukraine and reached the decision for help after consulting with NATO allies and EU partners.

Two C-130 aircraft with defense material will depart for Poland on Sunday, while on the same day humanitarian help will be sent as well, accompanied by Deputy National Defense Minister Nikos Hardalias.