The Netherlands will allocate over 100 million euros to Ukraine for the Czech initiative to purchase artillery shells outside the EU.

This information was reported by the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.

The official noted that the Ukrainian forces continue to stand bravely, but Russia continues to exert pressure. Therefore, this poses significant challenges to the defenders.

"It is essential, first and foremost, that we deliver what we’ve promised. And look at what else we can do. That is why the Netherlands is contributing more than 100 million euros to the Czech initiative to quickly deliver hundreds of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine," Rutte wrote.

He also added that Putin is preparing for a prolonged war, so it is necessary to continue showing that "we are steadfast and time is not on his side."

According to Rutte, the Netherlands are concluding a security agreement with Ukraine to continue supporting the country for 10 years.