NATO has begun coordinating large-scale recurring weapons deliveries to Ukraine through a new initiative designed to streamline aid from European allies. The deliveries will be based on Ukraine's most urgent battlefield needs,

Brussels — NATO started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine after the Netherlands said it would provide air defense equipment, ammunition and other military aid worth 500 million euros ($578 million), most bought from the U.S.

The Netherlands has become the first NATO country to purchase military equipment directly from the United States for Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren (VVD) announced Monday. The 500 million euros (540 million U.