U.S. Bids to Stop Russia Greek Flights Amid Syria ‘Build-Up’
This article is for subscribers only.
The U.S. has asked Greece to revoke special permission for Russian overflights after expressing concern about reports Moscow is engaged in a military build-up in Syria.
Greece is considering a U.S. request to cancel a temporary permit for Russian civilian overflights for Sept. 1-24, Greek Foreign Ministry spokesman Konstantinos Koutras said by phone.