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European Commission declines to comment on Greek PM's visit to Moscow

European Commission declines to comment on Greek PM's visit to Moscow

European Commission spokesperson Mina Andreeva on Wednesday declined to comment on a planned visit to Moscow by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, in response to questions.

"I have no comment on any visit by Greek authorities to Russia," she said, adding that there is freedom of expression in the EU.

She also noted a statement on the issue by European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici, who said there was no reason why Tsipras should not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and noted that Russia "is not an alternative to Greece".

According to Moscovici, Greece's position is in the eurozone and there was no cause for concern.