An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during Russia's International Army Games in 2017.
An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during Russia's International Army Games in 2017.
  • Greece is reconsidering sending up to 32 launchers and 175 missiles to Ukraine.
  • Ukraine's air defenses are strained by Russia's fusillades.
  • Greece may give away its S-300 air defenses for the superior US-made Patriot.

Greece is reconsidering sending Ukraine its Russian-made S-300 air defense missiles, a turnabout that comes after a Russian military struck close to its leader during a visit to Ukraine. Ukraine would undoubtedly welcome any potential transfer since its air defenses are under tremendous strain from unrelenting Russian bombardments.