News item | 09-01-2025 | 16:04
The Netherlands has now acquired more than 1 billion euros worth of 155mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine. In addition, the Netherlands provided 2 billion euros in support in the last quarter. This includes F-16s and contracts and financing for drones.
This brings the total of military support to Ukraine to almost 6 billion euros in the form of goods and (co)financing. Minister Ruben Brekelmans reported this today during the 25th edition of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This is a meeting of more than 50 countries. These support Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression.
Keep Russia at bay
Minister Brekelmans: “This is a new milestone in our continued support for Ukraine. Ukraine desperately needs this to stop Russian aggression and gain the upper hand on the battlefield. Ukrainians are not only fighting for their own freedom and security. They also keep Russia at a distance from the rest of Europe. That is why our support is and remains essential.”
Published around reflecting on 3 years of war in Ukraine Defense an updated overview of deliveries to Ukraine.
