The Greek prime minister, speaking just before entering an extraordinary EU Council summit in Brussels, also expressed support for the Trump administration's 'Board of Peace', but only for Gaza

Nicosia begins its rotating EU Council presidency aiming to boost Europe’s autonomy and reset Cyprus’ international image, as leaders in Cyprus and Greece highlight security, competitiveness and global engagement

The Greek premier will highlight defense priorities, reaffirming Greece’s support for a comprehensive “360-degree” approach to European security that also safeguards the Union’s external borders.

According to reports, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told other European leaders that 'we must learn the Ukraine lesson'

The development allows for a specified increase in defense spending without risking an excessive deficit procedure