Possibility of Russian aid open

Kotzias noted that Greece is at the center of this possible destabilization and clarified that the country wants to explain to its partners that all problems must be solved through diplomacy and negotiations or a humanitarian crisis will arise.

He also expressed his gratitude to Russia for its stable support towards Cyprus, underlining that “our relationship with Russia is one of honest friendship”.

The Russian Foreign Affairs Minister underlined, inter alia, that Greece’s position in European-Russian relations is  appreciated, while he also expressed his support, stating that Russia will examine any request of help by Greece to Russia, if such is tabled.