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The talks on a naval drone deal between Greece and Ukraine reportedly stalled due to Kiev’s demands

RT News · · 208 words · By Russia Today
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“Negotiations between Ukraine and Greece over the joint production of naval drones have stalled because Kiev wants to retain control over how Athens can use the technology”
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Multiple independent news sources (RT World News, Euractiv, and another news report) confirm that negotiations between Greece and Ukraine over naval drones have stalled due to disagreements over control of the technology's use.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2022, four days after it was invaded by Russia, Ukraine applied for membership of the European Union (EU). Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested immediate admission under a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accession_of_Ukraine_to_the_Eu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International relations between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine are shaped through the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). Ukraine …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine–European_Union_relatio…
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“the countries agreed last November that Ukraine would supply components for drones to be built at shipyards in Greece, while Greek companies would manufacture electronic and optical systems”
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The specific details of the November agreement—Ukraine supplying components and Greek companies manufacturing electronic/optical systems—are reported by both RT World News (citing Greek Reporter) and Euractiv.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slova…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) is a major archiepiscopal sui iuris ("autonomous") Eastern Catholic church that is based in Ukraine. As a particular church of the Catholic Church, it is in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Churc…
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“The end result would have been an improved version of the Magura-type attack drones which Kiev uses against Russia”
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Two independent sources (RT World News and the 'Ukraine-Greece Naval Drone Deal' report) explicitly state the project aimed to create an improved version of the Magura-type attack drones.
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web search NEUTRAL — MAGURA is a class of Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned surface vehicles developed for use by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine and capable of performing various tasks: surveillance, recon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAGURA_V5
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web search NEUTRAL — The project aimed to develop an upgraded version of Ukraine’s Magura-type attack drones used in its operations against Russia. However, reports say negotiations broke down after Ukrainian officials in…
https://menafn.com/1111063907/Ukraine-Greece-Naval-Drone-Dea…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Greek-Ukrainian naval drone project has reportedly stalled after Kiev sought to retain control over how Athens would use the technology.The end result would have been an improved version of the Magu…
https://www.rt.com/news/639376-greece-ukraine-drone-talks-st…
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“Ukrainian officials had demanded that Kiev retain a say over how the Greek military would use the drones, a condition Athens rejected”
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The claim that Ukraine demanded a say in how the drones were used and that Greece rejected this is corroborated by RT World News and the 'Ukraine-Greece Naval Drone Deal' report.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ukraine is a unitary state and its system of government is a semi-presidential republic. Ukraine has a transition economy and has the lowest nominal GDP per capita in Europe as of 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine
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web search NEUTRAL — Follow the latest news about the Russia Ukraine war. Find reports from the ground, verified videos, maps and expert analysis by BBC correspondents across the world.
https://www.bbc.com/news/war-in-ukraine
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Read the latest news on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stay updated with on-the-ground reporting, political developments on both sides, and the economic impact on the region and the world.
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/
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“Athens reportedly opposing Ankara’s bid to join the EU’s Drone Wall program”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Greece opposes Turkey's inclusion in the EU's 'Drone Wall' initiative.
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web search NEUTRAL — First EU-Turkey Summit held and Joint EU-Turkey Action Plan activated. The EU welcomes Turkey's commitment to accelerate the fulfilment of the Visa Roadmap benchmarks in return for halting the flow of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accession_of_Turkey_to_the_Eur…
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web search NEUTRAL — Russia has denied any involvement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen first publicly advocated for a "drone wall" in her annual State of the Union speech last month, framing it as part…
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-opposes-turkiye-s-inc…
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web search NEUTRAL — EU Plans Four Flagship Programs With Drone, Space Focus.Greece Opposes Turkey Being Included in EU’s Drone Wall. 9 hours ago. Save for later.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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“Türkiye hosted Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in 2022 and 2025”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of forum links (wowTURKEY) that do not contain factual information regarding peace talks in 2022 and 2025. No authoritative source in the provided evidence confirms these specific dates for peace talks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 1, 2025 · Merhabalar. Sitenin anasayfası forum kısmını saklayan ve forum kısmıyla alakasız popüler içeriklerin kopyala-yapıştır yapıldığı bir haber toplayıcısı oldu...
https://www.wowturkey.com/konu/sitenin-ana-sayfasi-hakkinda.…
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web search NEUTRAL — Arsa, ulaşım, teknoloji, sıcak fırsatlar, otomobil, ülke gündem, eğitim ve futbol konularında bilgi paylaşımı yapılan forum sitesi.
https://www.wowturkey.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Türkiye Gündemi Önemli Gelişmeler Hakkında Bilgi Paylaşım Forumu
https://www.wowturkey.com/forumlar/turkiye.107/
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“Ankara also condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian-linked tankers near the Turkish coast last year”
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Multiple sources confirm Turkey condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian-linked 'shadow fleet' tankers near the Turkish coast, describing them as 'unacceptable' and 'very scary'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ukrainian attacks on Russian vessels, including oil tankers from the "Russian shadow fleet", are actions conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine targeting Russia-linked ships.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_attacks_on_the_Russi…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Turkish government has condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on two Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers in the Black Sea.Ukraine has said it used naval drones to hit the tankers in quick succession off…
https://www.aol.com/articles/turkey-condemns-ukrainian-strik…
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web search NEUTRAL — Turkey says "very scary" attacks on Russia-linked tankers threaten Black Sea safety.Turkey has called the attacks on shipping unacceptable and warned "all parties" to halt them. A Turkish official sai…
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/acts-of-war…
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