Greek Politician Slams Zelenskyy Over Sea Drone Discovery, Calls for Drone Production

Kyriakos Velopoulos, leader of the Greek Solution party, has seized upon the recent discovery of a sea drone near Lefkada to launch a sharp critique of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As reported by Ta Nea, Velopoulos stated that the Greek government should be concerned if Zelenskyy, whom he labeled an 'anti-Greek' figure, were to send more drones to patrol the waters near the luxury yachts of the Greek oligarchy and international illicit economy.

Velopoulos's rhetoric goes beyond mere political commentary; it taps into a vein of nationalistic sentiment and skepticism towards foreign aid. He provocatively suggested that Greece should seize the drone, reverse-engineer it, and initiate mass production. This bold proposal, while perhaps unrealistic, serves to underscore his assertion that Zelenskyy has never been a friend to Greece but rather an enemy.

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Είμαστε βέβαιοι ότι η κυβέρνηση θα αρχίσει να ανησυχεί, όταν ο φίλος της, αλλά και ανθέλληνας, Ζελένσκι στείλει κανένα καινούργιο drone, να κόβει βόλτες ανάμεσα στα πολυτελή γιωτ της ελληνικής ολιγαρχίας και της διεθνούς παραοικονομίας

This incident highlights a unique Greek perspective on international affairs, where domestic political discourse often intertwins with geopolitical events. While international coverage might focus on the security implications of the drone and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Velopoulos's reaction, as amplified by Greek media, centers on perceived national interests and historical grievances. His comments reflect a segment of Greek public opinion that views foreign policy through a lens of direct benefit or detriment to Greece, and he uses this incident to position himself as a staunch defender of national sovereignty and interests, contrasting sharply with what he portrays as a subservient stance by the current government.

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θα έπαιρνε το drone, θα το αντέγραφε και θα έκανε μαζική παραγωγή των συγκεκριμένων drones. Από αυτό βγαίνει και ένα καλό. Ο Ζελένσκι δεν ήταν ποτέ φίλος της Ελλάδος. Ήταν πάντοτε εχθρός της