Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine

By AAMER MADHANI and MIKE CORDER
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that his country plans to “join” the U.S. and Germany’s efforts to train and arm Ukraine with advanced Patriot defense systems. Rutte signaled the Netherlands intentions at the start of a White House meeting on Tuesday with President Joe Biden.   Rutte’s announcement came after Ukraine had asked the Netherlands to provide “Patriot capacity.” Rutte told Dutch broadcaster NOS added that the military is now reviewing “what exactly we have, how can we ensure that it works well with the American and German systems.” Biden also used Tuesday’s meeting to discuss U.S. efforts to further limit China’s access to advanced semiconductors through export restrictions.