He wrote about this on X.Brekelmans emphasized that Ukraine now needs to strengthen its air defense and ammunition supplies."The Netherlands will deliver a €500 million package of U.S. weapon systems (incl. Patriot parts and missiles)," he added.Brekelmans stressed that this aid is intended not only to protect Ukraine but also to contribute to the security of all of Europe amid ongoing Russian aggression.The delivery timeline and additional details of the package have not yet been disclosed.Ukraine needs more air defence and ammunition now.As the first NATO Ally, the Netherlands will deliver a €500 million package of US weapon systems (incl. Patriot parts and missiles).This helps Ukraine to defend itself and the rest of Europe against Russian aggression. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/gAxFtUctsU— Ruben Brekelmans (@DefensieMin) August 4, 2025 Zelenskyy’s reactionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the aid provided by the Netherlands: "Ukraine, and therefore all of Europe, will receive greater protection from Russian terror. I am sincerely grateful to the Netherlands for their significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s air shield—we just discussed this with Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The 500 million euro package is American weaponry, including missiles for Patriots. This is the first such step among NATO countries and comes at a time when Russia is trying to escalate its attacks. This will definitely help protect the lives of our people!"He emphasized that this decision was one of the practical outcomes of the NATO summit in The Hague and expressed gratitude to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for his determination in strengthening our defense, as well as to Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for today’s decision."We look forward to your visit to Ukraine!" the president concluded.On July 21, the United States and Germany reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with five Patriot air defense systems. They are to be delivered as soon as possible.The first of the five promised Patriot air defense systems may arrive in Ukraine in at least eight months, that is, next year.The German Armed Forces will transfer two additional Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine as part of the agreements with the United States, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.