Netherlands DM Ruben Brekelmans: Putin wants to restore Soviet old sphere of influence — starting with the Baltics.
Russia is already recruiting and producing more than it needs for Ukraine.
We must take this threat seriously.
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Russia is already recruiting and producing more than it needs for Ukraine.
We must take this threat seriously.
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Brekelmans: Investment in Ukraine’s army is the best investment in whole Europe’s security.
Netherlands is one of the staunchest allies Ukraine has out there. We delivered F-16 first. We spend more money than others.
[Thanks to all our Dutch allies!]
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Netherlands is one of the staunchest allies Ukraine has out there. We delivered F-16 first. We spend more money than others.
[Thanks to all our Dutch allies!]
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Brekelmans: We have three priorities for Ukraine support.
1. F-16. Not only the fighter jets, but also all the ammunition for them
2. Air defence. We supply parts of Patriot systems. We were the first country to invest in the PURL
3. Drones. Both made by Ukraine and ours
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1. F-16. Not only the fighter jets, but also all the ammunition for them
2. Air defence. We supply parts of Patriot systems. We were the first country to invest in the PURL
3. Drones. Both made by Ukraine and ours
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Brekelmans: Over the past year, Europe’s support for Ukraine has diverged.
Northern countries — Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK, and the Baltics — are stepping up.
U.S. aid falls, and southern and southeastern states are spending less and delivering fewer weapons.
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Northern countries — Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK, and the Baltics — are stepping up.
U.S. aid falls, and southern and southeastern states are spending less and delivering fewer weapons.
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