Mirage for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Greece blocks the transfer of fighters to Ukraine

The United States and NATO allies have stepped up demands on the Greek government to transfer some of its modern Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to support Ukraine under the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative. However, Athens is instead offering outdated weapons and is in no hurry to transfer key aircraft.

According to the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, Western partners are urging Greece to contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities by providing modern combat aircraft. But the Greek leadership is feeling the pressure and is currently only willing to offer outdated equipment — for example, the M-110 203 mm self-propelled howitzers, which have been in service since the 1960s.

Journalists note that support for Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5s officially ends in 2027, prompting Greece to replace them with new aircraft, in particular the Rafale, purchased from France.

If Greece agrees, it can sell or transfer some of its fighters through intermediaries — the United States, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, or Estonia. These countries, in turn, can resell or transfer the aircraft to Ukraine.

The PURL initiative, created by the US and NATO, aims to accelerate the delivery of strategically important weapons to Ukraine by involving partners. Thus, the pressure on Greece is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities.

Recall that Ukraine is counting on receiving not only American F-16 fighters, but also French Mirage and Swedish Gripen.

As reported, Greece is ready to join the international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but has put forward three key conditions. Athens is demanding a formal ceasefire, guarantees that troops will not be deployed on Russian territory, and a clear exit strategy in the event of renewed hostilities.

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