The Pentagon called on Greece to continue the sanctions policy against the Russian Federation

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Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos told reporters that at a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Wormuth, Pentagon officials demanded that Athens support anti-Russian sanctions, the newspaper said Look with reference to the RIA "News».

The Pentagon called on Greece to continue the sanctions policy against the Russian Federation


“The theme of Russia was rising. I explained that, besides the fact that for us Russia is an allied and friendly country, with which we are bound by indestructible ties thanks to a common religion, we also have economic ties. The loss of Greece from sanctions per year is about 4 billion euros. Every year 1,5 million tourists from Russia come to us. We export agricultural products (to Russia). I explained that the European Union will not compensate Greek farmers for these issues, ”Kammenos told reporters.

“I was asked to continue the sanctions, especially in connection with the Crimea. I explained (Vormut) that the Ukrainian theme is very sensitive for Greece, since 300 thousand Greeks live in Mariupol (in the south of Donbass) and its surroundings, and these people feel safe next to the Orthodox Church, ”he said.

According to Kammenos, the parties spoke in favor of continuing cooperation and "strengthening Greece as a factor of stability in the region."

In this regard, he noted that “the Russian systems that are in service with Greece are included in NATO, the C-300 complexes guard the base in the Court (in Crete)”.

The negotiations also discussed the proposal of Athens to create a new NATO air base in Greece. Earlier it was reported that this issue was to be discussed with the head of the Pentagon, Eshtan Carter, but on the eve of the visit of Kammenos the meeting was canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances." According to political analysts, the reason for this was Washington's discontent with the close ties of the Russian Federation and Greece.
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  1. +20
    21 May 2015 08: 46
    the Greeks are trying to sit down one ass in two chairs ... the ass will tear fool
    1. +20
      21 May 2015 08: 55
      My opinion is that the Greeks need Russia only for blackmailing the EU, and lifting the sanctions unilaterally. Honestly, I do not believe in Greece’s friendship.
      1. Arh
        0
        21 May 2015 09: 04
        Exhx if the Greeks stand their ground, what friendship will we have good !!!
      2. +1
        21 May 2015 09: 29
        Remember how many twin cities we had, the former social. camps, and all of us betrayed. Friendship, a concept without concepts, is very rare in our time, many do not know what it is or do not want to know. Business rules the world, full of crap ....... (((((( (((
        1. 0
          21 May 2015 09: 35
          Exactly. It is high time to stop using this word in relation to our relations with other countries. For this is a dangerous delusion, as if we have some "friends" there.
        2. 0
          21 May 2015 10: 33
          Finally, we realized that there are no “brothers” or “twin brothers” in the world. These are all illusions based on selfish goals. All the "brotherhood" ceased when the Union collapsed and everyone realized that they had to survive without counting on the Russian Federation.
      3. +7
        21 May 2015 09: 42
        Pentagon. Obama and the generals discuss when it is best to attack Russia. Not
        may come to a consensus when it is better to do to win.
        We decided to ask those who have already attacked. They ask the French: "When
        better to attack? "
        The French answer "We do not know, but definitely not in winter ...." Then they ask the Germans: "When to attack?" The Germans say: "We don't know, but definitely not in the summer."
        Dead end. What to do ? Someone suggests - Let's ask the Chinese, they are the most advanced and cunning, they always come up with something ...
        They ask: "The Chinese, when will we attack Russia in order to win?"
        The Chinese answer: - "Right now, immediately. The Russians are now building the Power of Siberia and the Turkish Stream, they are still completing the Vostochny cosmodrome, the bridge to the Crimea will soon begin, they decided to restore the BAM, they are building new stadiums for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, they are mastering the Arctic. - THEM, AS THE PIPERS ARE NEEDED! "
    2. +6
      21 May 2015 09: 05
      Greeks in NATO, that’s it. NATO is a dead end on any sovereignty!
      It’s like with Germany, economic sovereignty still seems to exist and there is no political sovereignty, for 300 with more than military bases in Germany and Anglo-Saxon soldiers 120 thousand
      What kind of sovereignty and political will there can be? request
      1. +2
        21 May 2015 09: 22
        I would suggest that the Pentagon itself impose sanctions. And then they themselves buy rocket engines from us, and Greece oranges - lemons can not be sold. That’s all politics - to rake the heat with the wrong hands.
    3. +3
      21 May 2015 09: 05
      Quote: NEXUS
      the Greeks are trying to sit down one ass in two chairs ... the ass will tear fool

      Ass them another loan repayment torn. Although they may declare lenders unscrupulous what
    4. +2
      21 May 2015 09: 23
      or tear, one of two.
    5. +3
      21 May 2015 09: 23
      Well, yes, the Greeks, with their economic problems, only continuing sanctions for complete happiness is not enough.
      1. 0
        21 May 2015 09: 45
        The Pentagon suggested it already looks like a military threat. Notice the Foreign Ministry, not the State Department, but a military organization.
    6. +1
      21 May 2015 10: 17
      "If you want to live, you will not be so hot ..."
    7. 0
      21 May 2015 10: 36
      How many chairs would not try on the same result - the devastation both in the brains and in the money.
    8. 0
      21 May 2015 11: 22
      The Greeks are the same prostitutes, what friendship can we have with them ??
    9. 0
      21 May 2015 12: 55
      Milosevic’s example does not teach them.
    10. +1
      21 May 2015 13: 41
      Quote: NEXUS
      the Greeks are trying to sit down one ass in two chairs ... fool

      But was it different?
  2. +3
    21 May 2015 08: 47
    I demand from the Cayman Islands to impose sanctions against the United States !!!
    1. +3
      21 May 2015 08: 53
      Fucking Europe! She may even be told by the head of the sanitation convoy of some US state town what to do, and she is just languidly justifying herself!
      1. 0
        21 May 2015 10: 31
        Quote: Finches
        Fucking Europe! She may even be told by the head of the sanitation convoy of some US state town what to do, and she is just languidly justifying herself!

        ---------------------
        The blonde, and even the deputy minister of defense ... In general, her words are just a noise background that does not make sense ...
  3. +8
    21 May 2015 08: 50
    And with Russia, it’s good for them and give the NATO base. After all, political prostitutes.
    1. +4
      21 May 2015 09: 28
      at a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Wormut

      Quote: Alexey M
      because prostitutes are political.

      A lady came to them.
      That is, "mother".
      In terms of concepts, they bred them, threatened with fines.
      And Greece says: "I love Russia! And she gives me good money and she has a lot of POTENTIAL, wow!" lol
  4. +2
    21 May 2015 08: 53
    Greece is now in no position to confront the states. So they will sell Russia for another loan, or even more so, for deferment of a loan.
    1. +4
      21 May 2015 08: 56
      Quote: Michael m
      Greece is now in no position to confront the states. So they will sell Russia for another loan, or even more so, for deferment of a loan.

      I don’t think that they will do so, they have a gas pipeline ahead, and this is more advantageous!
      PySy: Our Bear and with kind eyes is dangerous.
  5. +4
    21 May 2015 08: 55
    At the talks, the proposal of Athens to create a new NATO airbase in Greece was also discussed.
    From whom do they want to defend themselves? Or are they hoping to let tourists go there?
  6. +1
    21 May 2015 08: 55
    It seems to me, somewhere we already went through this, only Greek stools.
  7. 0
    21 May 2015 08: 58
    The Greeks that this EU gave you, only a bunch of debts and not any help. Wake up with Russia-quickly your economy will begin to rise.
  8. +1
    21 May 2015 09: 00
    Cool, the military department requires political action. Prior to this, Nata tried to get into politics and also demand something.
  9. +4
    21 May 2015 09: 01
    Yeah, you can’t trust anyone now, and be wary of everyone. As we know, our ally is our Army and Navy hi
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  11. 0
    21 May 2015 09: 11
    "the sides spoke in favor of continuing cooperation and" strengthening Greece as a factor of stability in the region. "
    Otherwise, they will arrange "Maidan" for you!
  12. +1
    21 May 2015 09: 13
    Quote: 41 REGION
    Quote: NEXUS
    the Greeks are trying to sit down one ass in two chairs ... the ass will tear fool

    Ass them another loan repayment torn. Although they may declare lenders unscrupulous what


    It is time for Greece to act decisively, adopt a law on "unscrupulous creditors" and not pay ... =)
  13. +2
    21 May 2015 09: 22
    I do not believe the Greeks. In addition to religion (and even with a stretch), we especially have nothing in common with them. If suddenly they complain about economic ties with Russia, then why are they asking them to host a NATO base, since this is obviously a potential enemy of Russia and will be perceived by Russia from a negative side.
    Like, they hope to both then say: "Amers - don't forgive the external debt - we will expel them from the base, if you give us the go-ahead to import our olives, we will expand the amers' base." I'm exaggerating, of course, but the movements of the Greek authorities are completely incomprehensible to me.
    In general, what the hell are the two warriors (by virtue of their posts) discussing the economic and political issues of Russia-Greece-NATO?
  14. +1
    21 May 2015 09: 24
    Translated from the diplomatic: Fuck you .. with your sanctions
  15. 0
    21 May 2015 09: 24
    That is, you can get it this way: if the states compensate for the losses, then you are always welcome.
  16. 0
    21 May 2015 09: 27
    Oh how! "The Pentagon urged Greece to continue the sanctions policy against the Russian Federation"
    Some kind of deputy. Striped Defense Minister tells sovereign country what to do. Kruuuut. Soon, the farmers will begin to indicate other meager farmers. fool
  17. +2
    21 May 2015 09: 30
    Quote: NEXUS
    the Greeks are trying to sit down one ass in two chairs ... the ass will tear fool


    Nothing unusual, just not two chairs, but one, in the form of the EU. Russia for them was just a scarecrow, which had to put pressure on Brussels. Their goals have been achieved, the scarecrow is no longer needed. Just as Iceland threatened to deploy the Air Force and Russian Navy bases at its time. So what, the house of Russian-Icelandic friendship appeared in Moscow? And in all my life I have not noticed among the Greeks a special love for Russia. Only when it was necessary to retract something, expensive.

    We must stop looking for friendship with every crook and crooks, you will become rich and smart, they themselves will resort to be friends. They will be in line.
  18. +1
    21 May 2015 09: 43
    At this historical stage of human development, such a concept as "friend" is inapplicable in interstate relations. Maximum "ally". This is especially important for Russia. Relying only on their own forces, the army, the navy.
  19. 0
    21 May 2015 09: 51
    Oh, Pentagon! How did you get everyone already ?! Already the blind began to see how you put them down. For all that, without losing ties with Russia. And almost without any economic problems ...
  20. 0
    21 May 2015 09: 56
    Quote: Moment
    Honestly, I do not believe in the friendship of Greece.

    I don’t believe anyone!
  21. 0
    21 May 2015 10: 48
    The US Secretary of Defense will not have enough deputies, they will start kicking around the world, they will be bolder and bolder every day, force and show off from America are falling, they really have no time to react to changes in the world. Obama was isolated, and of the remaining figures, several remained significant, only the others heed their heels. But Greece is well done, it is being traded, it should be a headache for the EU, and not for us and the Greeks. NATO will start a war with us, not a single American plane will take off from Greek military airfields, the Greeks will not, I am sure of that.
  22. 0
    21 May 2015 10: 56
    You need to rely on yourself, and friends are good,
    when they are real, there are few.
  23. 0
    21 May 2015 11: 33
    Greece is an Orthodox country, she was glad not to join the sanctions against Russia. But being determines consciousness, although it would be more correct on the contrary. When they entered the EU by promises and twisting their arms, they destroyed the farm. and local industry, and the single currency destroyed the advantages of its devaluation. Gradually, the country was pulled into a huge debt, which is almost impossible to repay. The country has become non-independent.
    So look in Russia how you distributed loans for the purchase of imported equipment by the population. This is the work of an uncle. Loans for the purchase of imports must be prohibited by law, even if they buy their own, otherwise we will turn into Greece.
    Allow loans if the localization of production in Russia is at least 80%, say.
  24. 0
    21 May 2015 12: 26
    it’s strange that Russians love the Greeks. they don’t even suspect how much. the Greeks will then cry that they sold holy love.
  25. 0
    21 May 2015 12: 34
    This is for our consciousness this is betrayal. But for the Greek Meks and for the rest of the Westerners this concept does not exist at all.
    Only personal interests. Money is money .. And where is the friendship?
    What about us? Has it become better in terms of friendship, mutual understanding, mutual assistance?
    A colossal number of eccentrics with the letter "m" are divorced, who will sell their mother for money. Capitalism ... Oligarchs are shitty ...
  26. 0
    21 May 2015 13: 01
    The Greeks are the only ones in the geyrop who have long resisted the Nazis. And the general faith is far from the last factor.
  27. 0
    21 May 2015 15: 51
    The Greeks could have been more stoic, defending their position and interests.
    Although one of us knows the possibilities of the Greeks and those levers which force.
  28. 0
    21 May 2015 19: 08
    Washington’s dissatisfaction with the close ties of the Russian Federation and Greece.

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