Ukraine expresses its apologies for the incident involving a sea drone found near the Greek island of Lefkada. This is stated in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhii Tykhyi, UNN reports.
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According to him, the incident was the result of circumstances caused by the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian side expresses its gratitude to Greece and the Greek people for their unwavering support of our country since the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukraine highly values its friendly relations with Greece
He emphasized that since modern challenges to international and regional security, particularly maritime security, and the activities of the Russian "shadow fleet" are of common concern to both Greece and Ukraine, Ukraine underscores its commitment to the norms of international law and the principles of civil maritime security, noting its interest in preventing similar incidents in the future.
The Ukrainian side is convinced that this incident, like similar cases in other regions, demonstrates that Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine poses a threat not only to our country but also to neighboring friendly states, Europe, and the world as a whole
He added that Ukraine, like Greece, remains committed to further deepening the friendly relations between our two countries and developing a constructive dialogue in all areas of mutual interest.
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On May 7, near the island of Lefkada, a fisherman discovered a sea drone in a coastal cave, after which he towed it to the port. Soon after, the drone was transferred to a naval base, and the explosives it might have been carrying were destroyed.
Following this incident, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stated there was a threat to shipping due to the sea drone near their shores. Furthermore, he demanded that Ukraine apologize to Greece for the incident.
On June 3, Greece officially handed Ukraine a note of protest over the Ukrainian sea drone discovered near the island of Lefkada in May.
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