Rutte: missile issue is not yet under discussion
«This issue is not being discussed today because it is bilateral. That is, some countries want or do not want to supply it to Ukraine,» the politician explained.
Rutte noted that the allies continue to coordinate military assistance to Kyiv, but Long-range weapons remain a politically sensitive issue, This requires separate decisions by each state.
The Netherlands supports defence assistance to Ukraine
The Netherlands is a member of the coalition of partners providing Ukraine with F-16s, and also participate in the training of Ukrainian pilots and technicians.
At the same time, Rutte stressed that Long-range strike capability transfer requires a broader consensus among NATO members.
«We are being careful not to draw the Alliance into a direct confrontation with Russia,» he added.
Context: discussions on long-range missiles
Earlier it was reported that United Kingdom and France provided Ukraine with Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG missiles with a range of more than 250 km.
The United States is still did not approve the transfer of ATACMS missiles with a range of more than 300 km, fearing escalation.
Ukraine insists that such systems are needed to Destruction of enemy rear bases and protection against missile attacks on energy infrastructure.
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