AMSTERDAM/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The Netherlands said on Monday it will contribute 500 million euros ($578 million) to purchase U.S. military equipment for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO country to contribute to a new mechanism to supply Kyiv with American weapons.

Dutch defense minister announces €500 million contribution to Trump-NATO agreement funding U.S. Patriot missiles and air defense systems for Ukraine in war against Russia.

The Netherlands has made history by becoming the first NATO member to act under a new initiative to supply Ukraine with American-made weapons. On Monday, Dutch officials announced a €500 million package of US military equipment and confirmed they will send it to Ukraine.