According to diplomatic sources, the Greek embassy in Kiev and consulates general in Mariupol and in Odessa, are making every effort to remain in constant communication with Greek citizens who remain in Ukraine, which has been under Russian attack since early this morning.
As the same sources point out, the plan cannot be disclosed given the need to protect those who wish to leave. They also emphasize that this plan is being adjusted based on the situation on the ground and will be announced accordingly.
It should be noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had issued two announcements (on February 14 and 22) strongly discouraging all travel throughout Ukraine, recommended that Greek citizens in the country leave immediately, and urged Greek citizens who wanted help leaving Ukraine to get in touch with the Greek authorities in Ukraine.
The Crisis Management Unit meeting and Dendias' contacts with ambassadors
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, has convened a meeting of the Crisis Management Unit, which will take place today at 17:30.
Then, at their request, he will speak with the US ambassador at 7:45 p.m. and meet with the ambassadors of Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia at 8:15 p.m.
Early tomorrow morning, he will have back-to-back meetings with the ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom.
He will then travel to Brussels to attend the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which will take place tomorrow at 16:00 (Greek time).
Secretary General Themistoklis Demiris will summon the Russian ambassador again, according to relevant information.
