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President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a phone call to discuss Ukraine's defense needs, particularly air defense and artillery systems, and coordinated joint international efforts.

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky and Mitsotakis held a phone call on January 29, 2024

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

They discussed Ukraine's current defense needs, especially air defense and artillery

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky thanked Greece for supporting Ukraine's integration with the EU

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky thanked Greece for participating in the 4th meeting of advisors in Davos

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky invited Greece to join organization of the Global Peace Summit

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

They discussed preparations for the second Ukraine-Balkans summit

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Zelensky emphasized the importance of timely unblocking €50 billion in European aid

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's defence needs with Greek Prime Minister, particularly air defence and artillery

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

They discussed plans for the second Ukraine-Balkans summit

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Zelenskyy emphasized importance of timely unblocking EU's 50 billion euro aid package

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Mitsotakis on Jan. 29 ahead of the second Ukraine-Balkans summit. Zelensky said he discussed Ukraine's defense needs with Mitsotakis, 'especially in terms of air defense and artillery.'

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