Moscow warned Greece against providing Russia-made S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine, calling Athens to refrain from implementing such “provocative” plans.
Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the transfer of the S-300 systems to Kyiv would be “a gross violation” of the Russian-Greek intergovernmental agreements on military-technical cooperation and supply of military products.
“The violation of contractual obligations will inevitably have consequences, not to mention the weakening of Greece’s defense capability in the field of air defense,” she warned.
Zakharova added that Athens also demonstrates “complete indifference” to international restrictions, prohibiting arms export to the regions where it may lead to a violation of international humanitarian law and contribute to the aggravation of the conflict.
“Before it’s too late – it’s like advice – you can abandon dangerous plans. Once again, we warn the Greek leadership about responsibility,” she said.
Commenting on Ukraine’s claims about Russia’s purchase of 250 drones from Iran, Zakharova said “such insinuations are lies, an attempt to spread ungrounded statements.”
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