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The Netherlands has emerged as a crucial player in European security with the commencement of NATO's annual Steadfast Noon 2025 nuclear exercise. This highly anticipated event, starting on October 13 in the Netherlands, underscores NATO's focus on testing nuclear deterrence readiness. Meanwhile, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans discussed a significant €400 million aid package aimed at bolstering Ukraine's naval capabilities, including ships and drones. Additionally, Brekelmans inaugurated the Dutch Defence Cluster in Kyiv, thereby fostering international military collaboration. These developments signal the Netherlands' proactive stance in European and global security initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions.

What is the purpose of NATO's Steadfast Noon 2025 exercise?

NATO's Steadfast Noon 2025 exercise, held in the Netherlands, aims to enhance the Alliance's readiness for nuclear deterrence. This annual exercise involves NATO members testing their operational effectiveness and strategic response capabilities to potential nuclear threats, ensuring the security and defense of Alliance nations.

What does the €400 million aid package to Ukraine include?

The €400 million aid package from the Netherlands to Ukraine, discussed by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, focuses on strengthening Ukraine's naval capabilities. The package includes ships and naval drones, aimed at enhancing maritime security and deterring potential threats in the region.

How is the Dutch Defence Cluster in Kyiv expected to benefit Ukraine?

The newly opened Dutch Defence Cluster in Kyiv aims to foster stronger military and defense collaboration between Dutch companies and Ukraine. This initiative is designed to support the development of Ukraine's defense sector, encouraging innovation and cooperation in strategic military projects to enhance regional security.

Why is the Netherlands monitoring Russian ships in the North Sea?

The Netherlands is closely monitoring Russian ships in the North Sea to prevent potential sabotage of underwater infrastructure. This vigilant approach is part of broader efforts to ensure regional security and safeguard critical infrastructures from threats that could disrupt vital maritime and communication lines.

What are the goals of the Netherlands' increased defense budget?

The Netherlands announced an increase in its defense budget to 2.2% of GDP for 2026, aiming to meet NATO targets and reinforce military capabilities. This financial commitment includes support for Ukraine's defense needs, highlighting the Netherlands' dedication to collective security and deterrence in light of regional threats.

How does the Netherlands plan to strengthen Ukraine's air defense?

The Netherlands plans to strengthen Ukraine's air defense through a new aid package worth €150 million, as announced by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. This package focuses on enhancing Ukraine's defense systems against drone and missile threats, bolstering its ability to protect its airspace.

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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. 15 522 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. 2 370 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. 3 463 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. 2 195 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. 1 112 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. 5 808 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. 3 817 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. 682 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. 4 551 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. 1 413 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. 17 259 117 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

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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. 994 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. 20 142 359 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. 6 213 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. 2 794 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. 16 849 148 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. 18 816 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. 43 461 224 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. 30 445 134 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. 16 729 199 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. 48 621 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. 49 828 269 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. 12 224 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 21 936 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. 5 153 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. 20 393 47 World

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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. 5 537 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. 12 259 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. 23 678 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. 12 201 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. 7 339 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. 12 273 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. 57 673 231 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Tusk: “We did what we could to help save Association Agreement with Ukraine” The EU Summit participants have made every effort for the Netherlands to ratify the Association Agreement with Ukraine. 32 929 94 World

EU accepts Dutch proposals on association agreement with Ukraine, awaits ratification The leaders of the European Union have agreed to the proposals voiced by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte aimed at unblocking the ratification of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 53 355 190 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Netherlands and EU ready to find deal on Ukraine issue to fend off Russia, - Reuters Leaders of the European Union are certain they will find common grounds with the Dutch on the issue of Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 15 480 29 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Ukraine owes Amsterdam Museum 111,000 euros for safekeeping Scythian gold, - Der Telegraaf Ukraine must pay 111,000 euros to the Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum for storing and inventorying its ancient artifacts. 11 259 57 Previously in trend: Scythian gold

Museums in occupied Crimea set to appeal ruling to return Scythian gold to Ukraine The Russian occupation authorities of Crimea claim the decision of the Dutch court to be politically charged. 7 745 45 Previously in trend: Scythian gold

золото Amsterdam court rules to return Scythian gold to Ukraine A priceless collection of gold artifacts from Crimea that were on loan to a Dutch museum when Russia occupied the peninsula must be returned to Ukraine and not the museums that originally held them. 98 593 290 Previously in trend: Scythian gold

Netherlands reaches agreement on three out of four issues on EU-Ukraine association deal, - UNIAN By now, three out of the four requirements have been agreed, in respect of which the Netherlands wants a legally binding declaration to be adopted to allow for the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 56 700 205 Ukrainian Politics

Netherlands will demand limits on Ukraine EU agreement, - Reuters Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will ask European Union leaders on Thursday to rule out financial or security guarantees for Ukraine and not to offer Ukrainians the right to live and work in the bloc. 30 127 128 Ukrainian Politics

Netherlands to proceed with consultations on EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, - Poroshenko The Netherlands has not stopped the ratification of the EU-Ukraine partnership deal. 6 532 22 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Netherlands takes six more weeks to debate on EU-Ukraine association deal The Dutch government believes it is still possible to ratify the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 8 034 54 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

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