Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias:

The threat we face is numerically ten times larger than us.

Therefore, we must rely on the great equalizer. And what is that great equalizer? Technology.

By harnessing technology, we can create force multipliers that allow us to balance—and ultimately confront—a threat that outnumbers us ten to one.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias:

We are not a wealthy country, and we do not have unlimited resources.

Therefore, since we are not rich, our only option is to be smart.

That doesn't mean others are not smart. What it means is that we must make intelligent choices.

If we make the exact same choices as everyone else, we will get nowhere.

We have to think more creatively, more innovatively—and we have the ability to do it.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias:

Large platforms no longer have much room in a closed sea such as the Aegean, which is an extremely dangerous sea for a large platform.

The logic, therefore, is that our large platforms—while still retaining their traditional role—must operate in an environment where they are not exposed to attacks launched from the shore.

A very small naval drone worth €50,000 or €100,000 could destroy a frigate worth €1 billion.

And it would not be just one drone—it could be a swarm of 10, 20, 100, or even 500 drones, and it would still cost far less than the target itself.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias:

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to underestimate your opponent. I never do.

I fully respect Türkiye, and I fully respect what it has achieved.

And I must say that what it has achieved is commendable, because it managed to recognize the importance of autonomous technologies early on—especially autonomous systems in the air domain.

It created a large production base and an export base. That is something we must acknowledge.

We, because of the economic crisis—and perhaps because we did not see things clearly enough—did not do the same.

But now we have a major advantage: what in English we would call a 'jump start.'

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias:

Let's not fool ourselves. If we look across the opposite shore of the Aegean, we know that Türkiye has produced a very large number of maritime drones.

Perhaps they are not of the most advanced technology, but they exist in very large numbers.

Marco Rubio meets Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

BREAKING: Iran's Fars:

Trump is misrepresenting the Iran deal terms.

He claimed Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for free and dismantle its nuclear materials — neither is in the actual text.

The US must immediately unblock $12 billion in Iranian assets before talks can proceed, and a full ceasefire in Lebanon (on Hezbollah's terms) is also required.

The deal is still awaiting final approval in Iran. Informed sources describe Trump's statements as a mix of truth and fabrication — an attempt to claim a premature victory.

Putin:

The first reaction in the EU to any drone is to call it Russian, and then it turns out that it isn't.

Putin:

If Russia is provided with objective data regarding the crash of a drone in Romania, Russia will conduct an objective investigation.

Putin on Armenia:

Everything has to be calculated. Look carefully and make a decision.

The crisis in Ukraine started with the attempts of Ukraine to join the EU.

Putin on Romania drone incident:

No one can tell the origin of a particular aircraft until an examination of that aircraft has been carried out.

After all, we know that Ukrainian drones have flown into Finland, into Poland, and into some of the Baltic states.

The first reaction was exactly the same as now in Romania.

Putin on Armenia:

An increase in energy prices for Armenia would result in the loss of at least 14% of its GDP.

German police drew guns on unarmed pro-Palestinian activists attempting to block a Rheinmetall munitions facility in Berlin today.

Putin on Ukraine:

Naming specific timeframes while the combat is ongoing would be a mistake.

I am not going to do that.

Putin on Ukraine:

Hitting Russian territory, since the West is supplying Ukraine with drones, is made so much easier.

We must strengthen our systems, and that is something we will continue to do.

Putin on Ukraine:

Our troops are advancing every single day in every direction.

Putin rants about Western media:

I watch foreign TV channels from time to time... It's a disgrace!

They are openly deceiving their citizens.

Putin on Ukraine:

I think what we are seeing right now on the battlefield allows us to say that the situation is coming to an end.

Putin:

European politicians pretend that Russia is harboring aggressive plans against Western European states. That is just a crude, blatant lie.

As Joseph Goebbels said in his time: "The more incredible a lie, the easier it is for people to believe."

And these are the same standards Western politicians and media are implementing in their information and daily operations.

Putin:

Every place from where the direct military threat has emanated towards Russia, it’s a lawful, legal target for us.

Putin on Ukraine:

We are open for talks. We have never refused to have talks; we were not the ones who stopped them.

We are ready to go on with them.