09.03.2025 08:50
The Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced that they will provide a new support package worth 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine. The minister condemned Russia's aggressions and emphasized the need for more assistance to protect the people and infrastructure of Ukraine.
The Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced that his country will provide a new support package worth 3.5 billion euros for military and civilian use to Ukraine.
3.5 BILLION EUROS TO BE SENT TO UKRAINE
Veldkamp condemned Russia by quoting a post from his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha regarding the airstrike carried out by the Russian army on the city of Dobropillya on his social media account. The Dutch Minister stated, "Russia's aggression knows no bounds. More assistance is urgently needed to protect the people of Ukraine and critical infrastructure." Veldkamp, who indicated that the Netherlands would allocate an additional 3.5 billion euros for military and civilian support to Ukraine, remarked, "The only way to peace is through strengthening."
MINISTERS SURPRISED BY THE NEW PACKAGE
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof had committed to providing a 3.5 billion euro aid package to Ukraine following an extraordinary summit on Wednesday that brought together the leaders of EU member countries to discuss concerns arising from the approach of the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. regarding the war in Ukraine and Europe's security. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sports Fleur Agema stated in an interview with the Dutch press that Prime Minister Schoof was not aware of the commitment of 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine, saying, "This commitment was a surprise for us. We will have a serious discussion with each other on this matter."
SUPPORT PACKAGE SPARKED DEBATE
In discussions held in the Dutch Parliament regarding the issue, far-right leader Geert Wilders noted that the government could not reach an unconditional agreement regarding the decision to continue the 3.5 billion euro support to Ukraine, stating that this matter was not included in the coalition agreement. Schoof, in his weekly press conference yesterday, evaluated the discussions regarding the new 3.5 billion euro aid package to be sent to Ukraine in Parliament as "A good discussion," stating, "3.5 billion euros is valid."