Our Dutch intelligence agencies reveal: Russia is increasingly using chemical weapons in Ukraine. After tear gas it is confirmed Russia deploys the more potent and prohibited chloropicrin. This is unacceptable: more sanctions and isolation of Russia, more support to Ukraine! ⤵️

Our Dutch intelligence agencies reveal Russia is intensifying its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. It is normalized and widespread. Chloropicrin is dropped by drones to drive soldiers out of trenches, and then kill them. Horrible and unacceptable. reuters.com/world/europe/r…

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. 🇳🇱🇺🇦

Great to see the Netherlands taking the lead and funding the first package of US military equipment for Ukraine under NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List initiative. I thank Allies for getting Ukraine the equipment it urgently needs to defend against Russian aggression.

Big news from NATO: The Netherlands leads in delivering life-saving munitions and equipment to Ukraine. This fulfills President Donald J. Trump’s initiative: Allies buying American weapons to help Ukraine defend itself, pressure Russia, and boost 🇺🇸 jobs. Thank you to our Dutch Allies! Netherlands at NATO

Russian drone violations of NATO airspace are unacceptable and a threat to Europe’s security. The Netherlands stands firmly with Poland. NATO must remain ready, and tougher sanctions must put greater pressure on Russia’s war economy.

📣 NATO launches “Eastern Sentry” to bolster posture along eastern flank Mark Rutte and SACEUR held a joint press conference to outline NATO’s response to the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones and announced the launch of “Eastern Sentry” Tap to learn more ↓

De NAVO laat de roekeloze schending van het Poolse luchtruim door Russische drones niet onbeantwoord. Met Eastern Sentry versterken we de verdediging van ons luchtruim aan de oostflank. We zijn waakzaam en vastberaden om iedere centimeter van het NAVO-grondgebied te verdedigen.

Once again, Russia is violating NATO airspace. The Netherlands condemns Russia’s reckless behaviour. We stand in full solidarity with our ally Estonia Margus Tsahkna. #NATO remains united against Russia’s provocations.

Every Russian incursion of NATO airspace makes us more determined to: >Bolster NATO’s defence >Accelerate support to Ukraine >Increase pressure on Russia to stop its aggression and reckless behaviour NATO borders are our security borders. We stand in solidarity with Estonia!🇳🇱🇪🇪

Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent airspace violations by Russia Tap the image to read the full statement ↓

The North Atlantic Council met this morning and strongly condemned Russia’s dangerous violation of Estonian airspace on Friday. Our posture – on land, at sea and in the air – is serving us well. NATO stands ready & willing to defend every inch of Allied territory.

❝We do not want to see a continuation of this dangerous pattern by Russia – intentional or not. But we stand ready and willing to continue to defend every inch of Allied territory.❞ — Mark Rutte Mark Rutte following a meeting of the North Atlantic Council under Article 4

Great meeting with Ukrainian colleague Kozenko about our F-16 support. It’s truly impressive how Ukrainian pilots are using F-16s to protect the skies and eliminate drones and missiles. We keep supporting the Ukrainian air force with ammunition, spare parts and training. 🇳🇱🇺🇦

NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise – STEADFAST NOON – will start on 13 October. The exercise is an important demonstration of the Alliance’s nuclear deterrent, and sends a clear message to any adversary that NATO can and will protect and defend all Allies 🛡️

Amid dropping temperatures, Russia massively targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Instead of getting serious about peace, Putin leaves civilians in the cold and dark. With winter around the corner, we must ramp up pressure on Russia and increase support to Ukraine.

Excellent meeting with President Zelensky! We sign an agreement for co-production of drones and defence equipment. I announce €200 mln support for counter-drone systems. We keep defending our freedom against Russia's aggression. Ukraine can count on the Netherlands! 🇳🇱🇺🇦

Uitstekende meeting met President Zelensky! We sluiten een overeenkomst voor co-productie van drones en defensiematerieel. Ook kondig ik €200 mln aan voor counter-drone systemen. Samen verdedigen we vrijheid tegen Russische agressie. Oekraïne kan op Nederland rekenen! 🇳🇱🇺🇦