Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[S.Peelman]

BFR said:

The Netherlands will soon deliver a Patriot radar and three Patriot launchers to Ukraine, with promised F-16s to follow shortly, said Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during his visit to Odesa. The Patriot is expected to arrive within weeks, while the timing of the 24 F-16 jets'… pic.twitter.com/Li6wuGh1T2

— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) July 7, 2024

This is the new defence minister. In general I'm happy with the new coalition in my country (though it remains to be seen if they can get things done), but with Wilders's party as the winner our support for Ukraine could have been dialed down. I wouldn't have agreed with such a stance so I'm glad he didn't block this and our support can continue uninterrupted.