Greek media reported in July that Ukraine had asked Athens for as many as 200 older PAC2 interceptors. Since then Greece has not announced any Patriot transfers to Ukraine, unlike Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. A shrinking pool of donorsThe shortage centers on Patriot PAC2 and PAC3 missiles, among the few systems capable of intercepting Russia’s fast ballistic weapons. Washington holds the keyAny resolution ultimately runs through Washington, since most PAC3 interceptors are built in the United States and their sale is subject to White House approval. “Everything depends on the U.S., and the lack of political will to help influences everyone else,” the senior official told Politico.