Rutte said that he understands the United States' need to safeguard its own defense stockpiles, however, still made an appeal for ongoing urgent support from Washington.

"I totally understand that the US always has to make sure its interests are covered," Rutte told Fox. "When it comes to Ukraine, in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get."

The White House had earlier described that in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war the "decision was made to put America's interests first following" a Defense Department "review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe."