The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with an additional €500 million in military aid, including air defense systems and drones. Another €1.2 billion in non-lethal assistance will go toward strengthening the country’s resilience, including support for energy, water supply, healthcare and demining.
Ukraine’s Presidential Office announced the assistance following a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague on October 28.
During the talks, Zelenskyy thanked the Netherlands for the additional €500 million military aid package. According to Jetten, it will include air defense systems and drones to protect civilian facilities and critical infrastructure from Russian airstrikes.
The Ukrainian president stressed that missiles capable of intercepting Russian ballistic threats remain in particularly short supply.
“Our most critical shortage right now is missiles, anti-ballistic missiles to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. The Russians are placing their main emphasis on ballistic weapons in this war, especially ahead of winter,” Zelenskyy said.
He noted that the necessary resources are available from European partners and the United States. According to the president, it is important to ensure that supply programs, including PURL, operate effectively and that the US does not delay deliveries.
Separately, the Netherlands is allocating €1.2 billion in non-lethal assistance to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience.
“This package is aimed at meeting the most urgent needs, particularly in the areas of energy, drinking water supply, humanitarian assistance, healthcare and demining,” Jetten explained.
The Dutch prime minister assured Ukraine that his country would continue providing political, legal, humanitarian and military support.
According to Jetten, there are currently no signs that Russia is prepared to stop attacks aimed at undermining Ukrainian society and its economy. He urged international partners to increase their support for Ukraine, particularly at this time.
