Greece to lodge diplomatic protest with Ukraine over explosive sea drone found near island

Published May 29, 06:08 AM UTC

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Greece is expected to lodge a formal diplomatic protest (démarche) with Ukraine after a sea drone carrying explosives was discovered near a Greek island, according to diplomatic sources. The incident has raised tensions, with a former Greek prime minister blaming Russia for the drone's presence. The discovery underscores the spillover effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict into the broader Mediterranean region, as maritime security concerns grow. Athens is seeking clarification and accountability from Kyiv regarding the drone's origin and purpose.

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Diplomatic sources have confirmed that Athens is expected to lodge a formal démarche with Kyiv following the discovery of a sea drone carrying explosives near a Greek island.

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EuractivWestern

Original headline: Greece to protest Kyiv over sea drone as former PM blames Russia

Original language: EN-GB

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