Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Ministers of Czechia, Denmark, and the Netherlands

Prime Minister Rutte,
Prime Minister Frederiksen,
Prime Minister Fiala,

Welcome to all of you. It's great to see you here at the NATO Headquarters.

And many thanks for your very strong commitment to our transatlantic bond,
And for your leadership you have demonstrated in providing support to Ukraine.

We just had an important and timely discussion on how to step up further our support to Ukraine.
In particular on how to provide more air defence systems to Ukraine.

Because the situation on the battlefield remains very difficult.
And we have all heard Ukraine's clear and urgent appeal for more support.

I'm actually encouraged both by the messages I've heard in the meeting today by three important Allies,
But also by what Allies have announced over the last few days.

Yesterday, Denmark announced a major new package of aid.
The Netherlands has just announced 4 billion euros in additional military support.
And the Czech-led initiative is receiving hundreds of millions of euros for more artillery shells for Ukraine.
And then, of course, Germany announced it will send another Patriot system to Ukraine,
A part of the important effort we are now making across the NATO Alliance to step up our delivery of air defence systems to Ukraine.

I am also encouraged by indications that the U.S. Congress may take up further aid to Ukraine in the coming days.

All of this comes on top of unprecedented aid already being provided.
Including F-16s from Denmark and from the Netherlands.

But Ukraine needs even more.

That is why if Allies face a choice between meeting NATO capability targets and providing more aid to Ukraine,
My message is clear:
Send more to Ukraine.

Denmark is a strong example, providing all of their artillery to the Ukrainians,
But also with clear plans in place to replenish national stocks.

In our meeting today, we agreed that NATO should have a greater role in coordinating security assistance and training for Ukraine.
We also agree that Ukraine needs predictable financial support for the long haul.
And we will continue to work on this as a matter of urgency.

So once again, dear Mark, dear Mette, dear Petr,
It's great to have you here.

Please Mark, you have the floor.

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