The subject of Russia were discussed at the meeting, the Deputy Secretary of defense Christine Wormuth and Greek defense Minister Panos Kammenos of the U.S. Department of defense requires from Athens to Express support for punishment against capital of Russia. About it himself Greek Minister told reporters after talks with Wormout on Wednesday evening. As stated by the press service of the Greek Ministry of defence, reporters asked, was raised during the talks Russia. "Russia is rising. I explained That, in addition, That Russia is our ally and a friendly country with which we have an unbreakable bond because of shared religion, and We have economic ties. The loss of Greece on penalties in the year amount to about 4 billion euros. We come every year 1, 5 million tourists from Russia. We export agricultural products (in Russia). I explained That the European Union does not compensate the loss of Greek farmers on these issues, " said the Greek Minister. As for the defense, then, According to Kammenos, in service with Greece, the Russian system is included in NATO, the s-300 guard base in Court (in Crete). "I was asked to continue the punishment, the most in connection with the Crimea. I explained (Wormuth) That the Ukrainian Topic is very sensitive for Greece, As 300 thousand Greeks live in Mariupol (South Donbass) and its surroundings, and these citizens feel safe quite close to the Orthodox Church, " said Kammenos. According to the Minister, and he Wormuth called for continued close Greek-American relations and the strengthening of Greece As a factor of stability in the region. Kammenos said That they also discussed defense cooperation, such as the ability to create in Greece a new NATO airbase. Kammenos fifteen may said That he would discuss with a colleague from the USA Ashton Carter proposal of Athens on the establishment of a new NATO airbase in the South-Eastern part of the Aegean sea and the strengthening of the Court in Crete. However, yesterday the visit of the Role of the U.S. Ministry of defense of Greece has informed That the meeting with Carter cancelled due to " unforeseen circumstances ". Review the reviewers, it has the opportunity to be associated with dissatisfaction USA close ties between Greece and Russia. in the U.S. capital Cyprus will hold a meeting with U.S. assistant Secretary of state for Europe and Eurasia Victoria Nuland, with congressmen and representatives of American Jewish organizations.