Greece explains why it is not supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Athens will continue to support Ukraine without compromising its own defense capabilities.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the European Council meeting in Brussels regarding the potential transfer of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. Acknowledging previous support for Ukraine's anti-aircraft capabilities, Mitsotakis emphasized Greece's commitment to assisting Ukraine while safeguarding its own defense posture.
He acknowledged Greece's location in a complex geopolitical region and existing obligations. According to The Telegraph, Greece and Spain possess interceptor missiles for Patriot systems nearing the end of their service life, which could bolster Ukraine's air defense. However, both nations decided against transferring these missiles to Ukraine.
During a press briefing in Brussels, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that European countries possess enough PAC-2 and PAC-3 anti-ballistic missiles to meet Ukraine's minimum winter requirements.
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