The Netherlands wants to buy several dozen more Leopard 1 tanks to deliver to Ukraine, sources said on Thursday. Additionally, the Netherlands is looking at how it can deliver more Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, as well.

The Cabinet wants to buy the tanks from their Swiss manufacturer, those involved said. In order to do so, they will have to obtain permission from the Swiss government, which has so far been reluctant to cooperate in arms deliveries.

Switzerland, which cherishes its traditional stance of neutrality, has kept out of the conflict with Russia as much as possible. It has essentially blocked the export of weapons intended for Ukraine.

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