Greek Prime Minister Urges Europe to Respond to US Policy Shift

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the need for Europe to establish its own defense policy in response to significant shifts by the United States regarding Ukraine and recent geopolitical events. Following recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Mitsotakis stressed the urgency for Europe to awaken from its geopolitical and economic inertia. He highlighted the necessity for Europe to swiftly implement long-debated decisions and reduce reliance on the United States by creating its defense capabilities. Mitsotakis made these remarks at a business conference in Thessaloniki, underscoring the need for Europe to act independently in the face of evolving international dynamics.