The Hague’s decision was also welcomed by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker

The Hague’s decision was also welcomed by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker

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Dutch officials believe the US$577 million worth of weapons will apply additional pressure on Russia to negotiate and halt its advances in Ukraine.

THE HAGUE: The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed…

The Netherlands becomes the first country to contribute to the Nato Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative

STOCKHOLM: Sweden, Norway and Denmark will donate equipment and munitions worth $500 million to Ukraine, under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, Stockholm…

The embassy added that financing the supply of weapons from the US to Ukraine "will be a heavy burden" on European taxpayers