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In Odesa, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Greece listened to a briefing of the military command on the security situation and discussed the strengthening of air defense of Odesa region

6 March 2024 - 18:29

In Odesa, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Greece listened to a briefing of the military command on the security situation and discussed the strengthening of air defense of Odesa region

In Odesa, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a visit to our country, heard information from representatives of the military command on repelling Russia's full-scale invasion and building the capabilities of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

The special briefing was attended by Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Air Force Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Odesa operational and strategic grouping of troops Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Commander of the Marine Corps grouping Andriy Hnatov.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were briefed on the current security situation in Odesa region and the southern section of the frontline, as well as on measures to counter the Russian fleet.

Separately, the military command spoke about ensuring the operation of the "grain corridor" and Ukraine's support for global food security despite all Russia's attempts to block shipping in the Black Sea.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Greece also heard information about the consequences of Russia's air strikes on Ukrainian settlements and critical infrastructure.

The Ukrainian side conveyed information on the need to bolster air defense to protect the skies, particularly in Odesa region.