Netherlands Changes Decision and Supplies Weapons to Kyiv

The government of the Netherlands has reversed its decision and has begun supplying weapons to Ukraine. This was announced today by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

“Last year, the Dutch government opposed Ukraine acquiring weapons through NATO's procurement system and provided us with no weapons. This week, the Dutch government has changed its decision and has supplied certain defensive equipment to Kyiv, which is necessary for our defense capabilities,” he stated, following the Munich Security Conference, which was broadcast by the ‘Ukraine-24’ television channel.

The Dutch cabinet announced on February 18 that it has decided to approve military assistance in response to Ukraine's request. The Dutch authorities plan to supply 100 sniper rifles with ammunition, 3,000 helmets, 2,000 bulletproof vests, as well as radars and robots for mine detection. The Dutch authorities have also emphasized that the country does not intend to send its military personnel to Ukraine and that the supplies will be carried out in accordance with EU regulations on arms exports.