British ambassador: Britain and Greece important pillars of the international response to Putin’s invasion

“The United Kingdom and Greece together have been important pillars of the international response to Putin’s invasion. We look forward to further working with Greece and our other European partners to strengthen a world order in which free states will “They are prospering”, emphasizes in his statement the ambassador of the United Kingdom in Greece, Matthew Lodz on the occasion of the annual speech that will be delivered tonight (11.30 Greek time) by the British Minister of Foreign Affairs Liz Tras.

The British ambassador notes the change of attitude of his country with a turning point on February 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine:

“When I arrived in Greece last August, I had the honor of attending a series of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution and Greece’s struggle for independence. I was – and continue to be – proud to represent the United Kingdom. Basil, one of the great powers that supported Greece’s struggle for freedom and independence in 1821 and a country that has sided with Greece in a series of subsequent battles against tyranny. On February 24, 2022, President Putin and his government unleashed a brutal, illegal and insidious insurgency. in a sovereign, democratic, European state, since then the United Kingdom and Greece, together with the entire “NATO and the European Union, as well as many other partners around the world, are united in our support for Ukraine.”

Referring to the content of the speech that Mrs. Tras will deliver, the British ambassador announces that “in this important speech, the British Foreign Secretary, Liz Trace, will emphasize that the democratic world must show its firm determination even more. “strong alliances, a strong security – both in defense and in economy – in our interests as proponents of free trade, and in our values ​​as responsible countries that respect the rule of law.”

According to a statement issued by the British Embassy in Athens, Ms. Tras will use her speech at London’s Mansion House tonight to argue that Ukraine should be a “catalyst for wider change” in preventing aggressive countries. urges mobilization on three axes: stronger military force to deter attacks, enhanced financial security and deeper global alliances, while presenting its vision for a new era of peace, security and prosperity.

He also warned that “Ukraine’s fate remains in the air” and argued that democracies should continue to put pressure on Putin’s regime, including “once and for all, to suspend oil and gas imports” by offering additional defense aid. and ongoing humanitarian support.

Ms Tras is also expected to call on allies and partners to be prepared for a “long (war)”.

SOURCE: AMPE

Source: Capital

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