The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz said in an interview with German Bild magazine that he advises Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras “not jeopardize the unity of the European Union” during his visit to Russia.
Tsipras is scheduled to visit Moscow on April 8-9. He is expected to will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin and head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill. According to Tsipras’ press office, the sides will discuss bilateral cooperation in trade, investments, energy, tourism, culture and education. Media reports suggest that Greek Prime Minister will ask Russia for economic help.
“I don’t know if Russia will provide Greece will financial assistance and when it may happen. But I can advise Tsipras not to jeopardize the unity of the European Union,” Schulz said.
Greece's debt to the troika of creditors comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union and the European Central Bank (ECB), is estimated at some $270 billion. The country must repay $22.5 billion in interest this year.
In February, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that Moscow could consider the possibility of providing financial aid to the Greek government if Athens requests it, but no such requests have been made so far.
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Tsipras is scheduled to visit Moscow on April 8-9. He is expected to will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin and head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill. According to Tsipras’ press office, the sides will discuss bilateral cooperation in trade, investments, energy, tourism, culture and education. Media reports suggest that Greek Prime Minister will ask Russia for economic help.
“I don’t know if Russia will provide Greece will financial assistance and when it may happen. But I can advise Tsipras not to jeopardize the unity of the European Union,” Schulz said.
Greece's debt to the troika of creditors comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union and the European Central Bank (ECB), is estimated at some $270 billion. The country must repay $22.5 billion in interest this year.
In February, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that Moscow could consider the possibility of providing financial aid to the Greek government if Athens requests it, but no such requests have been made so far.
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Der griechische Ministerpräsident Alexis Tsipras wird für seine Reise nach Moskau stark kritisiert. Der CDU-Europapolitiker Elmar Brok sagte der Welt, der Besuch in Moskau sei eine "Drohgebärde". ..
ReplyDeleteTsipras wolle zeigen, dass Griechenland auch anders könnte. Athen verhandelt derzeit mit seinen Gläubigern über die Auszahlung weiterer Hilfsgelder.
EU-Parlamentspräsident Martin Schulz (SPD) warnte Tsipras vor Finanzhilfen aus Russland. Er sagte der Bild, er wisse zwar nicht, ob Russland Griechenland finanziell unterstütze. Er könne der Regierung in Athen aber nur raten, die Einigkeit der Europäer nicht aufs Spiel zu setzen. Bereits vor einigen Tagen hatte Schulz angesichts der Reise von Tsipras nach Moskau vor einer Spaltung der EU gewarnt.................http://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2015-04/tsipras-besuch-russland
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Putin, Greek PM to discuss food embargo, financial issues — Kremlin...
ReplyDeleteRussian President Vladimir Putin is due to hold a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday to discuss a broad range of bilateral cooperation issues, the Kremlin press service has said.
In particular, during the Russian-Greek talks at the highest level, the sides plan to focus on the trade and economic, investment areas, the cultural and humanitarian sphere, as well as topical international issues, the statement said.
A number of bilateral documents are due to be signed following the negotiations, and the leaders will answer the questions of the journalists.
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "this will be a working visit and working talks." He added that on May 9 Putin and Tsipras plan another meeting that will have a "ceremonial and memorial part devoted to the Victory Day."..................http://tass.ru/en/russia/787847
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Der griechische Premier Alexis Tsipras kommt am Mittwoch zu einem zweitägigen Arbeitsbesuch nach Moskau...
ReplyDeleteHier trifft er sich mit Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin, Premier Dmitri Medwedew, dem Vorsitzenden der Staatsduma (russisches Unterhaus), Sergej Naryschkin, und dem Patriarchen Kyrill von Moskau und ganz Russland.
Die griechische Außenpolitik sei zwar europäisch orientiert, das Land strebe jedoch eine multidimensionale Politik an, sagte der griechische Regierungssprecher Gavriil Sakellarides. Griechenland müsse Kontakte zu einflussreichen Staaten pflegen.
Der Moskau-Besuch von Tsipras steht im Mittelpunkt der Medien-Aufmerksamkeit. Es wird darüber spekuliert, ob Athen Moskau um Finanzhilfe ersuchen wird und ob eine Verbesserung der Beziehungen zu Moskau die EU-Einstellung zu Athen ändern wird. Die EU-Partner haben den griechischen Premier bereits aufgefordert, die Anti-Russland-Front in der EU nicht bröckeln zu lassen, um deren Bildung sich die USA und EU-Länder bemühen.............http://sptnkne.ws/ccY
Visite de Tsipras en Russie: l'UE met Athènes en garde...
ReplyDeleteLe président du parlement européen Martin Schulz a recommandé au premier ministre grec Alexis Tsipras de ne pas mettre en danger l'unité de l'Union européenne lors de sa visite en Russie.
"Je ne sais pas si la Russie octroiera ou non une assistance financière à la Grèce (…), mais je recommande à M.Tsipras de ne pas mettre en péril l'unité de l'Union européenne", a déclaré M.Schulz dans une interview accordée au journal allemand Bild.
"La Grèce exige des preuves de solidarité de la part de l'UE, et elle les reçoit. De ce fait, nous sommes également en mesure de lui demander de rester attachée à la politique de mesures communes", a souligné le président du PE.................http://sptnkne.ws/ccX
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Moscow meeting between Greek PM and Putin rattles EU...
ReplyDeleteGreek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was due to meet Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin in Moscow Wednesday as part of an eye-catching visit that has fuelled EU fears cash-strapped Athens is cosying up to Russia.
The two-day trip comes as Tsipras is battling to unblock a rescue package from the EU and IMF, with some in Brussels warning against any move to barter financial support from Moscow for political backing over the Ukraine crisis.
But analysts say that while the visit might see Moscow lift an embargo on Greek fruit, overall it is more about political grandstanding aimed at pressuring Europe rather than a serious shift in policy.
Tsipras, a former Communist who came to power in January, has made no secret of seeking closer ties to Russia at a time when Moscow is at loggerheads with the European Union over the conflict in Ukraine.
He has travelled to Moscow already last year, prior to his election win, to meet with several officials and lawmakers........AFP.......france24.com
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday called for an end to the "vicious cycle" of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis at a meeting in Moscow...
ReplyDelete"To get out of this profound crisis we need to leave behind this vicious cycle of sanctions," Tsipras said after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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