The Netherlands said on Monday that it will contribute €500 million to purchase US military equipment to be sent to Ukraine, becoming the first NATO country to forge a new protocol to provide Kyiv with American weaponry after US President Donald Trump tightened crucial military aid following his re-election.
Last month, Trump announced that the US will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, which would be paid for by Kyiv’s European allies, but did not provide information on how this new system was designed to operate.
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that “As the first NATO Ally, the Netherlands will deliver a €500 million package of US weapon systems (including Patriot parts and missiles).”
The NATO boss, who is also the former prime minister of the Netherlands, thanked allies for ensuring Ukraine remains equipped to continue to defend against the Kremlin’s attacks and protect its skies and people. He also added that he hopes other NATO allies will make similar “significant announcements” soon.
The Dutch move comes a few weeks after several European countries including Germany and Norway purchased Patriot air defence systems from the US for Ukraine in a deal facilitated by NATO.
On Friday, Berlin announced that it was providing a further two Patriot systems to Kyiv to further enhance its defence capabilities.
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Good.
Ukraine needs weapons and equipment now, not later.