Denmark and the Netherlands might align with Trump's proposal for supplying Ukraine with military equipment.
In a significant shift in Western support for Ukraine, Denmark and the Netherlands are considering participating in a joint plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan involves European NATO members pooling resources to buy U.S.-made air defense weapons, including Patriot systems, to be delivered to Ukraine.
The decision comes in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, with the Kremlin given 50 days by President Trump to end the fighting or face massive new economic sanctions. Denmark, despite not currently having Patriot missile systems, is willing to provide funding for their purchase under this plan. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasized Denmark's substantial support for Ukraine and called the initiative aligned with the nation's existing "Danish model," which involves direct investment in Ukraine's defense industry.
The Netherlands is also "positively inclined" to participate and join the program, with details still being finalized. Dutch officials affirm support for contributing to the collective financing effort to supply these missiles to Ukraine. Other European allies like Sweden, Germany, Canada, Norway, and the UK are also considering joining this program to collectively enhance Ukraine's air defense against Russian ballistic missiles.
This coordinated effort aims to bolster Ukraine's defense infrastructure urgently needed to counter escalating Russian attacks, especially ones targeting civilians and critical infrastructure with ballistic missiles. The initiative marks a significant shift in Western support, emphasizing large-scale procurement and rapid delivery of advanced missile defenses to Ukraine through allied European partners.
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[4] The Guardian. (2021, June 14). Trump's plan for Europe to arm Ukraine marks a significant shift in Western support. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/14/trumps-plan-for-europe-to-arm-ukraine-marks-a-significant-shift-in-western-support
- The Netherlands, in alignment with Denmark, is contemplating participation in the joint plan, proposing European NATO members pool resources to buy U.S.-made air defense weapons, including Patriot systems, to be delivered to Ukraine, as part of the general news concerning war-and-conflicts and politics.
- Amid the ongoing discussions about the joint plan, Denmark, through its foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, addressed the news of the country's substantial support for Ukraine in terms of the "Danish model," which involves direct investment in Ukraine's defense industry, under the umbrella of general news and art, showcasing the nation's willingness to contribute to the acquisition of these weapons.
