Netherlands to provide €1.7 billion in aid to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced new support packages for Ukraine totaling €1.7 billion, including €500 million in military assistance and another €1.2 billion for energy recovery, infrastructure reconstruction, and social services.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the funding following a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

According to Zelenskyy, the new military aid package, currently being prepared for this autumn, will be particularly important in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aerial attacks.

“Thank you for the new military support package for Ukraine. Its value is €500 million. The package is being prepared now, this autumn. And this is truly significant, particularly for repelling Russian aerial attacks,” Zelenskyy said.

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Separately, the Netherlands announced €1.2 billion in non-lethal assistance. The funds will be directed toward supporting Ukraine’s energy sector, rebuilding infrastructure, healthcare, and social services.

Ukraine and the Netherlands working on new air defense project

During the visit, Zelenskyy and Jetten also met with representatives of Ukrainian and Dutch companies operating in the defense, energy, and technology sectors.

Key areas of cooperation include joint defense production, satellite technologies, industrial development, and strengthening air defense capabilities.

The Ukrainian president said teams from both countries had already begun working on a specific air defense project called Bliksem. Zelenskyy did not provide details about its technical specifications or implementation timeline.

Upcoming Abu Dhabi talks discussed

Another key topic was preparations for planned trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.

According to Zelenskyy, Kyiv and The Hague discussed possible joint steps with European partners to ensure that Europe’s position is taken into account during the diplomatic process.

The two sides also agreed to work on expanding economic cooperation, implementing joint technology projects, and creating new jobs in both countries.