Overview

• The Netherlands became the first contributor to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List by pledging €500 million for US Patriot system components and missiles.
• Denmark, Sweden and Norway followed with a combined $500 million commitment targeted at air defence systems, ammunition and anti-tank munitions.
• NATO is coordinating package verification and scheduling regular shipments from US stockpiles, with initial deliveries expected imminently.
• US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said additional allies are likely to join the pooled funding mechanism in the coming weeks.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the pledges for strengthening Europe’s air shield against Russian terror.