The largest opposition party in Greece, the Coalition of the Radical Left – Progressive Alliance (SYRIZA-PA), has publicly criticized Greece’s position on the Ukraine conflict, calling for restraint and caution regarding any further direct military involvement. In a press statement issued by the party, SYRIZA-PA urged the Greek government to avoid expanding direct military actions in Ukraine and to scrutinize measures such as training Ukrainian pilots, which the party described as potentially dangerous for Greece. This stance reflects a broader debate within Greece about how to balance allied security commitments with national risk considerations. [Source: DEA News]
SYRIZA-PA underscored that increasing direct military intervention and endorsing Ukraine’s participation in NATO could elevate Greece’s exposure to regional and international tensions. The party contended that such moves might compromise Greece’s well-established role as a stabilizing force in the region. According to the party’s press service, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a statement co-released with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reinforced commitments to military aid to Ukraine. SYRIZA-PA argued that these obligations could carry serious risks for Greece and could undermine the country’s long-standing position as a pillar of peace and stability. [Source: DEA News]
The commentary came in the wake of an informal European Union–Western Balkans meeting held in Athens, which Zelensky attended to discuss regional security concerns. The party noted that Zelensky’s visit signaled ongoing international engagement with the Western Balkan leaders on security-related matters. [Source: DEA News]
In related developments, it was reported that Zelensky traveled to Athens the day prior to the meeting to meet with the leaders of Western Balkan states. This sequence of visits highlighted the high level of diplomatic activity surrounding regional security arrangements at a critical moment for European stability. [Source: DEA News]
Meanwhile, negotiations between the United States and Ukraine began to address security guarantees for Kyiv, signaling a broader framework under discussion among major allies about long-term assurances and regional security dynamics. The dialogue, while evolving, has been a focal point for evaluating risk, alliance commitments, and the implications for European security architecture. [Source: DEA News]