Greece's position on the transfer of Patriot systems to Ukraine

Published 2026-10-17

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has made an official statement regarding further military aid to Ukraine. During an interview, he emphasized that his country continues to support the Ukrainian people in their fight against Russian aggression, but faces certain limitations in providing weaponry.

According to the head of government, Greece will not transfer Patriot surface-to-air missile systems or missiles for them to Ukraine. Mitsotakis explained that such systems are critically important for protecting Greece's own airspace. Therefore, any decision regarding the transfer of weapons must not compromise the country's own defense capabilities.

The Greek Prime Minister stressed that his state has already provided significant support to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. He assured that Athens will continue to seek other ways to help that will not threaten Greece's national security.

This decision demonstrates the delicate balance that European countries are trying to strike. On one hand, they seek to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, while on the other, they must ensure the protection of their own borders within NATO.

Currently, the issue of supplying Patriot systems remains one of the most important for Ukraine. The Ukrainian leadership continues negotiations with international partners to obtain additional resources to protect cities from Russian missile attacks.

Sources: Інтерфакс-Україна

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