Netherlands pledges €500m in military aid to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, worth EUR 500 million, to help strengthen Kyiv’s defence capabilities against Russia's ongoing invasion, according to a report on Friday.

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The package will include ammunition and is scheduled for delivery by the middle of the next year, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported.

Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said that about EUR 260 million of the total amount would be allocated for artillery rounds, while EUR 240 million would be earmarked for tank ammunition, according to Ukrinform.

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with €500M security assistance package https://t.co/HLsPmEcnH1 pic.twitter.com/Hazwg7K0pt

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) November 3, 2023

"The [Ukrainians] need support to continue their struggle," Ollongren said during a two-day visit to Ukraine, as quoted by Ukrinform.

She added: "In this case, we are talking about ammunition ... we were able to offer Ukraine a new assistance package."

Welcomed Dutch Defense Minister @KajsaOllongren to discuss further steps to strengthen Ukrainian warriors and protect the grain corridor.

I thank the Netherlands for taking the lead in support and encouraging other partners, as was the case with the “Patriots” and F-16s.

🇺🇦🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/7x2W3FtIha

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 2, 2023

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, launching the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.

Friday is day 618 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: ukrinform.net