Russia warns Greece against S-300 missile supplies to Ukraine
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says possible transfer of S-300 air defense missile systems to Kyiv would be 'gross violation' of Moscow-Athens agreements.
Russia on Thursday warned Greece against supplying Ukraine with Russian-made S-300 air defense missile systems, urging Athens to drop such "provocative" plans.
Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the transfer of the S-300 systems to Kyiv would be "a gross violation" of the Russian-Greek intergovernmental agreements on military-technical cooperation and supply of military products.
"The violation of contractual obligations will inevitably have consequences, not to mention the weakening of Greece's defense capability in the field of air defense," she warned.
Zakharova added that Athens also demonstrates "complete indifference" to international restrictions, prohibiting arms export to the regions where it may lead to a violation of international humanitarian law and contribute to the aggravation of the conflict.
"Before it's too late – it's like advice – you can abandon dangerous plans. Once again, we warn the Greek leadership about responsibility," she said.
Commenting on Ukraine's claims about Russia's purchase of 250 drones from Iran, Zakharova said "such insinuations are lies, an attempt to spread ungrounded statements."
"The position on this issue has been repeatedly brought to the UN Security Council, including at a meeting on Dec. 19, which was devoted to the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
"There have been no deliveries in violation of this resolution between Iran and Russia, and we call on all other countries to take an equally responsible approach to their international obligations," she said.
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