Turin, Aug 4 (LaPresse) – “It’s encouraging to see the Netherlands taking the lead and funding the first package of U.S. military equipment for Ukraine under NATO’s ‘Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List’ initiative. I thank the Allies for providing Ukraine with the urgently needed equipment to defend itself against Russian aggression,” wrote NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on X, following the Netherlands’ announcement of a €500 million purchase of U.S. military gear for the Ukrainian armed forces. “I expect further significant announcements from other Allies soon,” Rutte added.