Dutch Defense Minister holds talks with Ukrainian counterpart in The Hague
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Dutch Defense Minister holds talks with Ukrainian counterpart in The Hague

NL Times  

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived at Rotterdam The Hague Airport on Friday for a visit to The Hague, where he met with Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. On Wednesday, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced after a conversation with Zelensky that the Netherlands will support Ukraine in acquiring and developing new drones, with a financial commitment of 700 million euros. Minister Rustem Umerov responded on X, saying, "I was glad to meet my friend, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. I am grateful to Minister Brekelmans and the entire team at the Dutch Ministry of Defense for their clear stance, swift decisions, and constant support."

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Unwise to not consider soldiers in Ukraine: Dutch PM; Remember Srebrenica: Defense Min.
1 month, 1 week ago

Unwise to not consider soldiers in Ukraine: Dutch PM; Remember Srebrenica: Defense Min.

NL Times  

It is “unwise” not to discuss participation in a possible military force in Ukraine after a peace agreement has been reached, Prime Minister Dick Schoof said after an informal meeting convened by French President Emmanuel Macron. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said the trauma that the Netherlands suffered in Srebrenica plays a role in the background of the decision on possible …

Netherlands eyed for post-war Ukraine security mission
1 month, 1 week ago

Netherlands eyed for post-war Ukraine security mission

NL Times  

The Netherlands has been invited to take part in discussions about a potential military force tasked with securing future peace in Ukraine, as the country is seen as a suitable participant, Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said. European countries are working to establish a "deterrence force" that would be stationed in Ukraine following U.S.-led peace talks with Russia. Prime Minister Dick …

Netherlands delivers new air defense systems to Ukraine on 1,000th day of war
4 months, 1 week ago

Netherlands delivers new air defense systems to Ukraine on 1,000th day of war

NL Times  

The Netherlands delivered new air defense systems to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian air attacks. The Netherlands is also taking further steps in developing attack drones for Ukraine, partly in response to Russia deploying North Korean troops in the war, he said. Ukraine desperately needs the air defense systems.” According to Brekelmans, Russia is trying to …

Dutch finance minister in Kyiv to discuss long-term support
1 year, 11 months ago

Dutch finance minister in Kyiv to discuss long-term support

NL Times  

The Dutch Cabinet should discuss the possibility of providing additional financial support to Ukraine this year, said Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag. But there was also a request for “a view of the future: to determine together how to fill in Ukraine’s recovery.” The Minster thinks that in the long term, Dutch money will not only go to reconstruction and military …

Dutch set aside €2.5 billion to help Ukraine next year
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch set aside €2.5 billion to help Ukraine next year

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The Dutch cabinet has set aside €2.5 billion in support for Ukraine next year, prime minister Mark Rutte told Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. pic.twitter.com/VdzMKCqkWR — Mark Rutte December 23, 2022 ‘It is a best guess,’ defence minister Kasja Ollongren said on Friday after ministers reached agreement on the budget. By allocating the money now, the Netherlands is showing …

Dutch set aside €2.5 billion to help Ukraine next year
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch set aside €2.5 billion to help Ukraine next year

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet has set aside €2.5 billion in support for Ukraine next year, prime minister Mark Rutte told Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. pic.twitter.com/VdzMKCqkWR — Mark Rutte December 23, 2022 ‘It is a best guess,’ defence minister Kasja Ollongren said on Friday after ministers reached agreement on the budget. By allocating the money now, the Netherlands is showing …

Netherlands believes Iranian drones were used in Ukraine; Wants sanctions
2 years, 5 months ago

Netherlands believes Iranian drones were used in Ukraine; Wants sanctions

NL Times  

The Netherlands believes the European Union should punish Iran for supplying combat drones to Russia. However, because other EU countries want to see more evidence first, the bloc will need more time, said Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra. Hoekstra said he is deeply concerned about those drones, which "cause the most terrible scenes in Ukraine.” That is why "I said …

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