Zelensky secures new military assistance package from Netherlands

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine secures new military assistance package from the Netherlands.

Zelensky revealed on Monday that at a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Schoof, they deliberated on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, including new air defense systems and the missiles for them.

They also discussed about F-16s for Ukraine and all the necessary weapons for the country’s defense against the Russian occupiers, including shells for soldiers, essential equipment, and the protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Zelensky in a statment on Monday highlighted @ZelenskyyUa

“Today, during our meeting with Dutch Prime Minister, we focused our discussion on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, including new air defense systems and the missiles for them. We also talked about F-16s for Ukraine and all the necessary weapons for our defense against the Russian occupiers, including shells for our soldiers, essential equipment, and the protection of our energy infrastructure.

“I am grateful to the Netherlands for announcing a new assistance package for Ukraine. We also discussed the possibility of the Netherlands taking on a patronage role over Zaporizhzhia, which would involve supporting infrastructure, protecting normal life, and addressing humanitarian issues. This is something that will definitely help Ukraine, and we deeply appreciate all the support from the people of the Netherlands, from Prime Minister Schoof personally, and from all the political and public figures in the Netherlands.

“And of course, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all our people, to everyone who is protecting Ukraine, our Zaporizhzhia, and all our cities and communities — to everyone fighting for Ukraine, working here in our country, and helping us. I am proud of our people and proud of Ukraine.”