NATO and EU officials have lobbied Greece and Spain to donate PAC-2 interceptors that are nearing the end of their 23 year shelf life, though Spain has pledged only 5 missiles to date. Ukraine typically acquires Patriot equipment through a US-funded NATO program, but stocks have plummeted due to the war in Iran. Kyiv anticipates that Russia will launch approximately 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs against its power network during the upcoming winter campaign.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Greece Blocks 200 Patriot Missiles for Ukraine after Rubio Visit
War9 days ago
The ability of Ukraine to defend its electricity grid has been hampered by a sudden shift in Athenian foreign policy regarding military aid, according to recent reports. Athens has decided not to transfer 200 expiring Patriot interceptors to Kyiv following a visit from US Senator Marco Rubio, as reported by Ukrainian sources. Simultaneously, the US has withheld permission for Japan to release its own extensive reserves of the same air defense weapons, leaving President Volodymyr Zelensky unable to secure the 300 to 360 missiles he requested for winter defenses.
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