Tight security measures for Putin's visit to Athens
Police have deployed 2,500 officers ahead of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Athens.
The Russian President is scheduled to arrive at the Athens International Airport at 15:30. Main roads in downtown will be closed to traffic as of 14.00.
The full programme of the Russian President is:
15:30-15:45: Putin and his delegation arrive at Athens’ International Airport. Unofficial welcoming ceremony. The Russian leader will be welcomed by Defence Minister Panos Kammenos.
16:30-16:55: Meeting between the Russian President and President Prokopis Pavlopoulos
17:00: Putin arrives at Maximos Mansion
17:05-17:35: Private meeting between Putin and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
17:35-18:35: Working lunch, extended talks between the two delegations
18:35-18:55: Signing of agreements
18:55-19:25: Putin and Tsipras to make statements to media
The Russian President and his delegation to visit the Byzantine and Christian Museum where an event is planned for 20.00, attended by the Greek premier. After the event, Putin will return to his hotel.
On Saturday, Putin will travel to Thessaloniki, where he will be welcomed by Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias at the airport. The Russian leader will then travel to Karyes, the seat of the clerical and secular administration of Mount Athos, where he will be welcomed by Pavlopoulos.
Putin will then visit Mount Athos, after which he will return to Macedonia Airport and depart with a special flight at 20:45.
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