US Renews Push for Greece to Send Patriot Systems to Ukraine

The United States is once again urging Greece to transfer its Patriot air defense systems—previously deployed to Saudi Arabia—to Ukraine. This was reported by Clash Report, citing Greek newspaper Kathimerini, on April 28.

Washington is also requesting that Greece commit a naval frigate to join operations against Houthi forces in the Red Sea.

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Greece has provided Ukraine with military, humanitarian, and diplomatic support, though often with caution to avoid escalating tensions with Russia.

Athens has supplied Ukraine with infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-1s), Kalashnikov rifles, ammunition, and rocket launchers, along with humanitarian aid and medical supplies.

Greece has also supported European Union sanctions against Russia and endorsed Ukraine’s path toward EU membership. However, unlike some NATO allies, Greece has been more reserved in sending heavy or high-end weapons systems, partly due to its own security concerns in the eastern Mediterranean.

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