Odesa regional deputy administration chief Dmytro Radulov has congratulated Greek diplomats and members of the region’s Greek community on the Hellenic Republic’s National Day. The regional administration reported the message through its Telegram channel @odesaoda on Thursday, October 29.

Officials highlighted the longstanding historical and cultural connections between Ukraine and Greece. They described Odesa region, with its deeply rooted Greek heritage, as holding a distinctive place in bilateral ties.

Odesa region extends National Day greetings to Greece
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The statement credited Greece with providing humanitarian aid since Russia’s full-scale invasion, assisting healthcare institutions and helping protect cultural heritage. It also noted Greek initiatives offering recreation and rehabilitation opportunities to Ukrainian children.