Netherlands Allocates Additional €6 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine

11 October, 2024 Illustrative photo on the topic "Military aid to Ukraine from the Netherlands. Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands The Netherlands will spend another EUR6 billion on military aid to Ukraine from the reserved funds.

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said that a total of EUR10.4 billion was initially reserved for military aid. Of this amount, almost EUR4 billion has already been delivered in the form of various aid, and more than EUR6 billion remains to be delivered. "I see that there are reports that aid to Ukraine will be cut by EUR1 billion.

This is not true. Not one euro less will go to Ukraine," said Ruben Brekelmans. He noted that he wants everything to be delivered as soon as possible, "which is why some contracts are signed, for example, in 2024, not 2025."

Ruben Breckelmans (right).

Photo from the politician's page

"Ukraine is fighting hard and cannot wait. As the Netherlands, we continue to support Ukraine. We are one of the countries that provide a relatively high level of support," emphasized Brekelmans.

According to him, Ukrainians are fighting not only for their freedom and security, but also for the freedom of Europe. According to the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the total amount of military assistance provided to Ukraine has reached EUR3.76 billion to date. This amount includes the supply of F-16 fighter jets and equipment for them, tanks, artillery systems and armored vehicles.

F-16 fighter jet of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. September 2024. The Netherlands.

Photo credits: @EHEH_Spotter

"It is important for the Netherlands that Ukraine does not lose the war. Therefore, the government considers it very important to continue to support the strengthening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces," the Dutch Defense Ministry said. In general, the Netherlands sends equipment, trains Ukrainian soldiers, and maintains various weapons.

Bandvagn BvS 10 all-terrain vehicles.

Photo credits: Minister of Defense of the Netherlands Ruben Brekelmans

The Netherlands also sent teams of forensic experts to collect evidence of Russia's war crimes.