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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Prime minister, Dutch counterpart discuss bilateral relations, Gaza developments
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Dick Schoof. Discussion during the call focused on cooperation between the two countries, developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, and ways to advance international efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue through peaceful means and implement the two-state solution.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Dutch are first to buy US arms for Ukraine under Nato scheme
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof stressed the urgent need for weapons, pointing to Russia's near-daily attacks on Ukraine. (EPA images pic) THE HAGUE : The Netherlands will buy €500 million (US$577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first Nato member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the defence ministry said. The purchase will be under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism launched by US President Donald Trump and Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte last month. Under the scheme, countries pay Washington for defence systems and munitions in US warehouses that are then shipped to Ukraine, which has been battling a Russian invasion since February 2022. 'The Netherlands is now taking the lead in supplying military equipment from American stockpiles,' Dutch defence minister Ruben Brekelmans said on X. 'By supporting Ukraine with determination, we are increasing the pressure on Russia to negotiate.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in a call on Monday evening. 'These weapons are badly needed,' Schoof posted on X, highlighting the near-daily drone and missile attacks by Russia. The Dutch package includes US Patriot missile parts and other systems tailored to Ukraine's front-line requirements, according to the defence ministry. Brekelmans called the Russian air strikes 'pure terror' and warned that Moscow's advance into Ukrainian territory could pose a broader threat to Europe. 'The more Russia dominates Ukraine, the greater the danger to the Netherlands and our Nato allies,' he said. Washington is releasing military support for Ukraine in US$500 million tranches under the PURL mechanism. While other allies have pledged to join the initiative, the Netherlands is the first to transfer funds. It has already pledged tanks, drones, ammunition and support for F-16 training and delivery to Ukraine. Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte welcomed the move, calling it a vital first step under the new framework. 'Great to see the Netherlands taking the lead and funding the first package of US military equipment for Ukraine,' he said on X. 'I thank Allies for getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs to defend against Russian aggression.'
Times of Oman
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Netherlands to buy US arms for Ukraine under new NATO scheme
Amsterdam: The Dutch Defence Ministry announced that it would make the first purchase of US weapons for Ukraine under a new NATO mechanism. The scheme is for NATO allies to fund US defense systems and munitions that would then be shipped to Ukraine. Other NATO allies had pledged to join the initiative, but the Netherlands is the first to announce transferring funds. The announcement comes as Russia continues to attack Ukraine. At least three people were reportedly killed in strikes in Ukraine's east on Tuesday. What is the Netherlands contributing? The Netherlands said it was buying US arms for €500 million ($577 million). The package includes US Patriot missile parts and other systems to support Ukraine on the frontlines. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said the Netherlands "is now taking the lead" in supplying military equipment to Ukraine under the new scheme. "By supporting Ukraine with determination, we are increasing the pressure on Russia to negotiate," Brekelmans said on X. Brekelmans warned that Russia's advance into Ukrainian territory could pose a broader threat to Europe. "The more Russia dominates Ukraine, the greater the danger to the Netherlands and our NATO allies," he said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for the contribution. "This will definitely help protect the lives of our people!" Zelenskyy said. US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the so-called Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) scheme last month. Trump had threatened to cut military support for Ukraine, amid pressure within his Republican Party. He later agreed to continue supplying Ukraine with arms, under the condition that other NATO allies bear the costs.
Arab News
05-08-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Dutch are first to buy US arms for Ukraine under NATO scheme
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 deliveries from American stockpiles, the defense ministry said. The purchase will be under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism launched by US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte last month. Under the scheme, countries pay Washington for defense systems and munitions in US warehouses that are then shipped to Ukraine, which has been battling a Russian invasion since February 2022. 'The Netherlands is now taking the lead in supplying military equipment from American stockpiles,' Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on X. 'By supporting Ukraine with determination, we are increasing the pressure on Russia to negotiate.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in a call on Monday evening. 'These weapons are badly needed,' Schoof posted on X, highlighting the near-daily drone and missile attacks by Russia. The Dutch package includes US Patriot missile parts and other systems tailored to Ukraine's front-line requirements, according to the defense ministry. Brekelmans called the Russian air strikes 'pure terror' and warned that Moscow's advance into Ukrainian territory could pose a broader threat to Europe. 'The more Russia dominates Ukraine, the greater the danger to the Netherlands and our NATO allies,' he said. Washington is releasing military support for Ukraine in $500 million tranches under the PURL mechanism. While other allies have pledged to join the initiative, the Netherlands is the first to transfer funds. It has already pledged tanks, drones, ammunition and support for F-16 training and delivery to Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the move, calling it a vital first step under the new framework. 'Great to see the Netherlands taking the lead and funding the first package of US military equipment for Ukraine,' he said on X. 'I thank Allies for getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs to defend against Russian aggression.'
Sharjah 24
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Egypt reaffirms rejection of Palestinian displacement
During a phone call with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, El-Sisi highlighted Egypt's unwavering efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in the Gaza war and ensure the urgent and sufficient entry of humanitarian aid to the strip. El-Sisi noted that the political process, which should implement the two-state solution and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, along the 4th June 1967 borders, is the only path to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
