Minister Alexis Tsipras: "The Russian president and the prime minister emphasized the need for substantial improvement of the cooperation between Greece and Russia - countries with deep and historic ties - especially in the sectors of economy, energy, tourism, culture and transport," read a statement from Tsipra office. , according to Deutsche Welle. Unlikely alliance? Greece new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras could be headed to Moscow on May 9 to discuss a potential bailout package for his debt-ridden nation, officials in both Athens and the Kremlin signalled after a phone call between the two leaders on Thursday. The move has fanned speculation that the Kremlin could seek to step in to pull Greece from the brink of bankruptcy as the new left-wing government in Athens continues to lock horns with its international lenders - the European Central Bank ECB , the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund, known as the Troika. The Syriza-led government swept to power on a pledge to renegotiate the country crushing debt burden.
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