War in Ukraine: Convoy of Greeks from Mariupol heading to Greece
The journey of the Greeks from Mariupol, who spent the night yesterday in Zaporizhia, Ukraine, started before half past nine this morning.
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The journey of the Greeks from Mariupol, who spent the night yesterday in Zaporizhia, Ukraine, started before half past nine this morning.
Greece has been and will remain a critical NATO ally in reinforcing the Alliance's southeastern flank, US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said on Wednesday, noting that the past week has served as a reminder of how important that service and that capacity is.
Mariupol is being evacuated by Greek citizens, Consulate staff and all journalists. The evacuation operation will reportedly start at 11 a.m. Wednesday and was decided as the city is besieged and fighting erupts. According to diplomatic sources, given the situation in the Mariupol area, but also because -according to Russian announcements- a humanitarian corridor will be opened tomorrow, March 2, for the exit of citizens from Mariupol to the west, it was decided to evacuate part of its staff. of the Consulate General, all the journalists who are housed in the premises of the Consulate General, but also Greek citizens who wish to leave.