The Netherlands has decided to allocate more than €200 million to Ukraine for the rapid supply of additional air defense systems and artillery shells.
This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kaisa Ollongren, during a meeting of the Council Ukraine — NATO, which took place on April 19.
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According to Ollongren, the situation in Ukraine can become completely critical, so it is necessary for international partners to do everything possible.
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The Minister of Defense stated that more than €200 million allocated by the Netherlands is already in Europe and will arrive in Ukraine as soon as possible.
The Dutch government will contribute about €150 million to a German initiative to provide air defense systems to Ukraine to ensure rapid delivery of the funds.
At the same time, the Dutch Ministry of Defense is already purchasing short-range air defense for a total of €60 million in order to more effectively shoot down attack drones.
She added that the Netherlands will contribute to Estonia's initiative to quickly supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition from existing stocks.
