Zelensky thanks Netherlands for intention to provide Patriot system to Ukraine

The relevant statement was made by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Grateful to Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte for the intention to provide Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. It greatly improves Ukraine’s air defense, protects our cities & people from RF’s missile terror. We value the Netherlands’ support in countering the aggressor! Together we’re moving towards a common victory!” Zelensky wrote.

A reminder that, according to Bloomberg, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the Netherlands plans to send a Patriot system to Ukraine, joining the US and Germany in bolstering the Ukrainian military arsenal with crucial air defense to fight Russia’s invasion.

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