"We are aware that many countries possess substantial inventories of PATRIOT systems, albeit possibly reluctant to directly supply them. However, we are prepared to purchase these systems and deliver them to Ukraine as we have the necessary funds. This is of paramount importance," stated Acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, as reported by The Guardian.

"The urgency to provide Ukraine with surface-to-air missiles cannot be overstated. I am committed to making renewed efforts to persuade countries in possession of PATRIOT systems to transfer them to Kyiv. Ukraine requires all available air defenses, and they urgently need missile capabilities. We must ensure that this happens," Rutte emphasized.

Rutte further mentioned that, in collaboration with current NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, they have urged allies to delve deeper into their reserves and allocate air defense systems for Kyiv.