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The Netherlands is reinforcing its commitment to supporting Ukraine amid escalating tensions in Europe. The Dutch government plans to allocate an additional €700 million to Ukraine next year, significantly bolstering its financial aid package. Recognizing Ukraine's critical role in European stability, the Netherlands, along with Belgium and Luxembourg, reaffirms political, humanitarian, and military support to Kyiv. Amid rising threats, the Dutch Ministry of Defence is prioritizing investment in counter-drone systems, allocating up to €3 billion to enhance its defense capabilities. Collaborative efforts are further cemented through agreements on joint drone production with Ukraine, indicating a robust partnership. Furthermore, the Dutch Foreign Ministry highlights the importance of sanctions against Russia and underlines the necessity of maintaining pressure on the aggressor nation. Such initiatives underscore the Netherlands' strategic perspective on securing peace and stability in Europe.

What is the recent financial aid commitment by the Netherlands to Ukraine?

The Netherlands has committed to providing an additional €700 million in financial aid to support Ukraine in the upcoming year. This decision aligns with the Netherlands’ consistent efforts to bolster Ukraine's economy and military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The aid is expected to enhance Ukraine's defense systems and contribute to its economic resilience.

How is the Netherlands contributing to Ukraine's defense advancements?

The Netherlands is significantly contributing to Ukraine's defense advancements through joint projects and financial investments. This includes a large-scale initiative to produce drones in collaboration with Ukrainian defense firms, enhancing aerial capabilities. Additionally, the Netherlands is spending between €1.25 billion and €3 billion on counter-drone technologies to bolster both countries' defense against external threats.

Why are Benelux countries supporting Ukraine?

Benelux countries, consisting of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, support Ukraine to maintain regional stability and security in Europe. They perceive Ukraine’s stability as directly linked to the broader European security framework. This strategic cooperation includes political backing, humanitarian aid, and military support, reflecting a unified approach to countering threats from Russia and ensuring peace.

What steps is the Netherlands taking in response to threats from Russia?

In response to threats from Russia, the Netherlands is enhancing its defense capabilities through increased investments in military technologies, including counter-drone systems. Dutch leadership advocates for imposing tougher sanctions against Russia and collaborates with international allies to sustain pressure on the aggressor. The Dutch Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of a robust defense presence in Eastern Europe to deter potential attacks and reinforce regional security.

What is the significance of the drone production agreement between Ukraine and the Netherlands?

The drone production agreement between Ukraine and the Netherlands is pivotal in strengthening Ukraine's defense sector. Joint production endeavors are expected to boost technological advancements and defense readiness in both countries. This collaboration symbolizes a deepening military partnership, aiming to address both present and future security challenges through innovation and shared resources.

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рютте Dutch Prime Minister Rutte discussed arms supplies with Zelensky Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that he had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 3 024 13 Previously in trend: War

рютте Netherlands is ready to support granting Ukraine candidate status The Dutch government has stated its readiness to support granting Ukraine the status of a candidate country for EU membership. 1 733 4 World

остін,ллойд Slovakia will transfer helicopters to Ukraine, while Canada, Poland and the Netherlands will transfer artillery Slovakia decided to transfer combat helicopters to Ukraine, and Canada, Poland and the Netherlands decided to transfer new artillery units. 21 328 75 War in Ukraine

єс,євросоюз 65% of population of Germany, Netherlands, and France support status of candidate for Ukraine, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Residents of France, Germany and the Netherlands are mostly in favor of granting Ukraine candidate status for membership in the European Union. 2 141 15 Society

стефанчук Decision to grant Ukraine status of candidate for EU membership will be turning point on its path to victory in war with Russia, - Stefanchuk The decision to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate country for accession to the European Union could be a turning point on its path to victory in the war with the Russian Federation, said Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk. 1 771 32 Ukrainian Politics

єс,євросоюз Foreign Ministry responded to Netherlands' statement that Ukraine would not soon receive EU candidate status It is unfair to link Ukraine's EU candidate status to progress in integrating the Western Balkans. 12 685 39 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський Zelenskyi thanked Germany and Netherlands for reopening embassies in Kyiv During a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Germany and the Netherlands, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi thanked them for resuming the work of embassies in Kyiv. 978 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

2000,гаубиця,panzerhaubitze Germany and Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 12 howitzers Panzerhaubitzen 2000 - Burbock Germany and the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 12 howitzers Panzerhaubitzen 2000, they will arrive after the training of Ukrainian soldiers, which will begin in the coming days 13 075 78 Previously in trend: War

мзс "Determined to establish truth and achieve justice", - Foreign Ministers of Germany and Netherlands visited Bucha and Irpin. PHOTOS Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hookstra commented on the impressions of the destruction of Ukrainian cities. 9 879 14 Previously in trend: War

рютте Prime Minister of Netherlands Rutte announced supply of armored vehicles to Ukraine The Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte has announced his decision to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons, including armored vehicles. 15 602 32 War in Ukraine

зеленський Russian troops kill Ukrainians not for terror - for fun, - Zelensky In Ukraine, Russian troops have killed thousands of people, hundreds of Ukrainian children, destroyed tens of thousands of homes, looted, and started killing for fun. 6 221 13 Previously in trend: War

Scythian gold case: Dutch court judges to return collection to Ukraine Scythian gold case: Dutch court judges to return collection to Ukraine The Amsterdam Court of Appeal, which heard the Scythian gold collection case on the merits, judged on October 26 that the collection of Scythian gold shall be returned to Ukraine, thus upholding the ruling of the first-instance court. 15 541 92 Society

Scythian gold case: Dutch court to deliver judgment on October 26 Scythian gold case: Dutch court to deliver judgment on October 26 The Amsterdam Court of Appeal, which is hearing the Scythian gold collection case on the merits, is due to deliver its judgment on October 26. 2 377 6 World

MH17 trial: hearing on the merits begins today MH17 trial: hearing on the merits begins today The hearing on the merits will begin in the MH17 criminal proceedings on Monday, June 7. 3 490 33 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Inspection of reconstruction of MH17 and wreckage conducted in Netherlands Inspection of reconstruction of MH17 and wreckage conducted in Netherlands An offsite court session has begun at the air base in Gilze-Rijen in the Netherlands within the framework of MH17 trial. All the wreckage collected at the site of the tragedy, as well as the reconstruction of the MH17, are stored at the air base. 2 206 6 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Zelenskyi briefs Benelux countries’ foreign ministers on security situation in eastern Ukraine Zelenskyi briefs Benelux countries’ foreign ministers on security situation in eastern Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi discussed with the foreign ministers of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg the situation in eastern Ukraine and confirmed the invitation to the leadership of the three countries to take part in the Crimean Platform. 1 119 15 Ukrainian Politics

FMs of Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg visit JFO area, promise to tell European community truth about Donbas situation. ФОТОрепортаж FMs of Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg visit JFO area, promise to tell European community truth about Donbas situation. ФОТОрепортаж Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Stef Blok, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmès and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn have visited Luhansk region in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) and promised to convey truthful information about the situation in Donbas to the European community. 5 826 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine’s ambassador on MH17 case: FSF report dots the i Ukraine’s ambassador on MH17 case: FSF report dots the i's in issue of airspace closure The Flight Safety Foundation’s report on the completion of an additional inquiry into the airspace closure above and around eastern Ukraine in relation to the downing of Flight MH17 has finally clarified the issue regarding the closure of the sky on the day of the tragedy. 3 826 35 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Hearings on MH17 resumed in Netherlands, court to discuss how to deal with case from June 7 Hearings on MH17 resumed in Netherlands, court to discuss how to deal with case from June 7 The District Court of The Hague resumes hearings on the case of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which was downed on July 17, 2014 in the sky over Donbas, the participants in the process will discuss the issue of how to consider the case on the merits from June 7, 2014. 688 9 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Ukraine, Poland agree to prevent launch of Nord Stream 2 Ukraine, Poland agree to prevent launch of Nord Stream 2 Ukraine and Poland reached a consensus on the harm of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe's energy security and agreed to prevent its establishment. 4 560 15 Ukrainian Politics

Netherlands to continue putting pressure on Russia over annexation of Crimea – ambassador Netherlands to continue putting pressure on Russia over annexation of Crimea – ambassador The Netherlands does not recognize the annexation of Crimea and considers it to be a violation of international law. 1 418 9 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

The Netherlands brings MH17 case against Russia before ECtHR The Netherlands brings MH17 case against Russia before ECtHR The Dutch government has decided to bring Russia before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) for its role in the downing of Flight MH17, according to a posting on the website of the Dutch government on July 10. 17 270 117 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Seventh court hearing in MH17 trial begins in Netherlands Seventh court hearing in MH17 trial begins in Netherlands The seventh court hearing in the MH17 trial has started at the Schiphol Judicial Complex in the Netherlands at 10:00 local time, according to an Ukrinform correspondent in The Hague. 2 444 25 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Investigators continue establishing other guilty into MH17 crash tragedy Investigators continue establishing other guilty into MH17 crash tragedy The investigators continue establishing other possible perpetrators into the Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 tragedy, head of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) Fred Westerbeke said. 8 327 31 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Investigators of MH17 tragedy confirm daily contact between Russia-occupation forces and Russia Investigators of MH17 tragedy confirm daily contact between Russia-occupation forces and Russia's FSB in Donbas. AUDIO The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) charged with investigating the causes of the crash of flight МН17 claims that representatives of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) contacted Russian-occupation forces in Donbas daily by telephone on administrative, financial and military issues by telephone daily. 27 134 117 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Netherlands won’t vote for lifting sanctions against Russia until Minsk agreements fully implemented Netherlands won’t vote for lifting sanctions against Russia until Minsk agreements fully implemented The Netherlands will not vote for lifting or easing EU sanctions against Russia until it fully implements the Minsk agreements. 999 7 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Dutch parliament votes for investigation of Ukraine’s role in MH17 crash Dutch parliament votes for investigation of Ukraine’s role in MH17 crash The parliament of the Netherlands plans to begin the additional investigation of the reasons due to which Ukraine did not close the airspace over Donbas in 2014. 20 146 359 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian terrorists downed MH17

Courts of Netherlands, Luxembourg turn down Gazprom Courts of Netherlands, Luxembourg turn down Gazprom's appeals The Amsterdam Court of Appeal rejected on July 8 Gazprom's appeal regarding the court's jurisdiction and thereby confirmed its authority in the case over the recognition and enforcement of the decision of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in Dutch territory, NSC Naftogaz Ukrainy said in a statement. 6 228 19 Previously in trend: Gas War

Court in Netherlands to consider appeal on Scythian gold today Court in Netherlands to consider appeal on Scythian gold today March 11, Amsterdam Court of Appeal will hold a meeting on the case of Scythian gold. 2 815 21 Society

Dutch confident Russia will agree to talks about downed flight MH17, - Dutch MFA Dutch confident Russia will agree to talks about downed flight MH17, - Dutch MFA The Dutch government said on Thursday it was "increasingly confident" that Russian officials will be willing to meet soon for private talks on who was responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in 2014. 16 857 148 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian terrorists downed MH17

боинг Ukraine treaty on MH17 trial approved by Dutch parliament On June 12, the Dutch MPs approved a treaty between the Netherlands and Ukraine to ease the possible prosecution of those responsible for downing MH17 flight, including trying suspects through video link. 18 828 64 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Last week, Naftohaz, Ukraine’s national oil and gas company, filed a petition for an attachment of Gazprom’s shares in its Dutch subsidiaries and any debts owed from these subsidiaries to Gazprom. These petitions were made to secure Naftohaz's right to payment of $2.6 billion by Gazprom pursuant to the arbitration award issued in February 2018. 43 470 224 Previously in trend: Gas War

Netherlands, Australia convinced Russia responsible for MH17 downing Netherlands, Australia convinced Russia responsible for MH17 downing Australian and Dutch authorities intend to hold Russia accountable for downing a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet in 2014. 30 461 134 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Netherlands-based assets of Ukraine Netherlands-based assets of Ukraine's oligarch Akhmetov frozen by court A Dutch court has issued a provisional order to freeze the Netherlands-based companies of System Capital Management (SCM) - the flagship business group owned by Ukraine’s richest man - in connection with a long-running $820 million lawsuit. 16 745 199 Economics

боинг 777 мн17 Truth is not negotiable, - MH17 prosecutor on possible sanctions ease in exchange for aid with investigation Prosecutor General of the Netherlands Fred Westerbeke, who has been heading the international investigation team (JIT) into MH17 case, says full cooperation is the only way for the investigation into the Boeing crash, and the truth in the case is not negotiable. 48 630 83 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

сенат нидерландов Dutch senate ratifies EU-Ukraine treaty The Dutch senate has approved ratification of the EU-Ukraine free trade and association agreement on Tuesday, May 30, bringing to a close the political saga that started over a year ago when Dutch voters rejected the deal in a referendum. 49 837 269 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Dutch intelligence accused Russia of attempt to influence general election According to the annual report of the Dutch intelligence service AIVD, Russia tried to influence last month’s general election in the Netherlands by spreading fake news. 12 236 28 World

Dutch PM's party leads over far-rights in parliamentary election, - Reuters Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's center-right VVD Party remained the biggest in parliament after an election on Wednesday 21 946 62 World

"Step in the right direction!" - EU's Hahn welcomes Dutch MPs' support of Ukraine-EU treaty The European Commission has praised the lower house of the Dutch parliament for the support of a bill to enact the country's ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 5 160 23 World

Netherlands rejects extra requirements on Ukraine-EU partnership deal The Netherlands' lower house of parliament did not support a proposal by Socialists commanding Kyiv to sign an additional political document that relates to the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 20 402 47 World

украина соглашение ассоциация евросоюз Dutch MPs support ratification of Ukraine-EU association deal The Netherlands' lower house of parliament has voted for the ratification of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 41 688 174 Ukrainian Politics

Debate shows bill on Ukraine-EU Association Agreement to be supported by Dutch parliament The Parliament of the Netherlands (Second Chamber) has the required number of votes to support the bill introduced by the country’s government with a proposal to ratify the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 5 542 34 Incidents

Dutch Public Prosecution Service says a lot remains unclear in radar images obtained from Russia under MH17 downing investigation To date, a lot remains unclear regarding the radar images that were made available by the Russian Federation to the criminal investigation into the downing of flight MH17. 12 262 44 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Authenticity of more than 400,000 signatures that triggered Dutch referendum on Ukraine unverified, - The New York Times The authenticity of more than 400,000 signatures gathered by activists in the Netherlands to trigger last year's referendum on the European Union treaty with Ukraine was never verified. 23 686 27 Ukrainian Politics

Russia in particular trying to get its hands on confidential government documents, Dutch security chief says Dutch AIVD Security Service Chief Rob Bertholee says Russia, China and Iran have made hundreds of attempts to hack into Dutch government departments and into Dutch companies over the past six months. 12 205 54 World

Netherlands to endorse Ukraine-EU association deal after March 15, - Deputy Foreign Minister Zerkal Deputy Foreign Minister Olena Zerkal expects the Dutch parliament to ratify the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement after March 15, 2017. 7 344 39 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Dutch government approves bill on Ukraine-EU association deal However, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte doubts the parliament will manage to ratify the agreement before elections scheduled for the next year. 12 279 52 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

European leaders’ conclusions on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement ratification meeting Dutch voters’ requirements made public. FULL TEXT One of the outcomes of the EU Summit of Dec. 15 was the EU leaders’ conclusions that should pave way to ratification of the Association Agreement with Ukraine. 57 683 231 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

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