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Shkruar nga PamfletiAthens' plan to join France's nuclear umbrella for additional security against Turkey was put on the agenda. However, this plan turned into a new tension with a harsh statement of threat from Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for Greece against Turkey during his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greece's plan to come under France's nuclear umbrella has taken on a new dimension with harsh statements from Russia. Moscow's threat that "all European countries hosting French nuclear bombers are our open targets" has caused concern in Athens.
Macron is paying an official visit to Athens to update the mutual defense agreement between France and Greece. The agenda in the talks between the two countries is the renewal of the existing agreement for five years and the addition of new articles.
As part of the additional article expected to be discussed in the talks, Greece plans to enter under France's nuclear umbrella. This development is being closely monitored in terms of security balances in the region.
Russia's warning
Russia's statement before Macron's visit to Athens, which said that European countries hosting French nuclear bombers would be targeted, caused widespread reactions in Greek public opinion.
The Greek press published headlines such as "This is the cost of the alliance with Macron", "The road to chaos", "Greece is now within range of Russian missiles", "Russia's response to Macron's plans" and "Russia threatens Europe with war" in relation to the development.
The Greek press wrote that Athens sees a new tension with Ankara as not too far away and wants to provide additional guarantees, also considering the possibility of a conflict between Turkey and Israel.
In a discussion with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Macron described the European Union as "predictable and reliable." Stressing that Europe must take more responsibility for its own defense, Macron declared that France would offer support if Greece's sovereignty was at risk. Macron said: "If your sovereignty is challenged, do what you have to do, we will be here."
Mitsotakis, on the other hand, stated that the defense cooperation agreement signed in 2021 will be renewed and stressed the need to increase defense spending.
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