Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain
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Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain
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By Paul Kirby & Chris Partridge, BBC weapons analyst, BBC News
Reuters
Serviceman patrols in front of the Patriot air defence system during Polish military training on the missile systems at the airport in Warsaw, Poland February 7, 2023Reuters
Ukraine says it needs another seven Patriot missile batteries or similar systems
Greece has rejected pressure from European allies to help Ukraine boost its air defences, arguing that Athens needs the systems for itself.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for another seven Patriots or similar defence batteries to protect its cities and power plants from Russian attack.
But Greece has said it cannot spare any of its Patriot or S-300 systems.
Reports say Spain will supply some Patriot missiles but not a full system.
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