Moscow to consider financial aid for Athens: Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister says his country will consider any request from Greece for financial aid as Athens seeks to renegotiate a massive bailout with its European partners.

“If there are any appeals… from the Greek government, these appeals of course will be considered,” AFP quoted Sergey Lavrov as saying during a Wednesday visit by his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias.

Greece’s Defense Minister Panos Kammenos had warned Tuesday that if negotiations with the eurozone fail, Athens will go to a “Plan B”, which could involve asking for funding from China, Russia or the United States .... http://www.presstv.ir