Caspar Veldkamp and Hanneke Boerma have tendered their resignations as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Foreign Trade, respectively. Their tasks will temporarily be carried out by defence minister Ruben Brekelmans (Ruben Brekelmans). government.nl/latest/news/20…

Today we mark Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day 🇺🇦 Ukrainians have been bombed, robbed of their homes and even their children. And yet they persist and stand strong. The Netherlands will remain firm in its support. Our commitment to a free and independent Ukraine is unshakeable.

In Amsterdam we honor the bravery of Ukraine on Independence Day. We share the values of freedom and democracy, and share the same security interests against Russian aggression. We see your struggle, feel your pain, and admire your courage. The Netherlands stands with you! 🇳🇱🇺🇦

With its largest attack to date, Russia escalates its illegal war against Ukraine. Civilians were targeted across the country. For the first time, government buildings in Kyiv were hit. We need more pressure and biting sanctions against Russia, and robust support to Ukraine.

Thank you Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺. We have got your back. Standing together for our collective security. #WeAreNATO 🇳🇱🤝🇵🇱

📞: I have just spoken with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk about the completely unacceptable violation of Polish airspace. The prime minister expressed his thanks for the involvement of Dutch F-35 aircraft in eliminating the drones in question. I assured him that the

Disinformation, inequality, and shrinking civic space threatens democracy worldwide. On the International Day of Democracy we reaffirm the importance of free choice and citizen participation. Democracy thrives when human rights are upheld and no one is excluded.

The Nordic states are important partners, both bilaterally and multilaterally. Productive talks today with several of my Nordic counterparts: Maria M Stenergard, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and Espen Barth Eide. High on the agenda were the ongoing war in Ukraine and the dire situation in Gaza.

Once again, Russia is violating NATO airspace. The Netherlands condemns Russia’s reckless behaviour. We stand in full solidarity with our ally Estonia Margus Tsahkna. #NATO remains united against Russia’s provocations.

The rules-based international order is increasingly under threat. This has far-reaching consequences for all of us. Now is the time to protect, strengthen, and to reform the multilateral system. I will emphasise this at the 80th #UN General Assembly in New York. 1/2

We welcome President Trump’s efforts to bring about a peace plan that could end the conflict. It is significant that Israel has accepted this plan. The Netherlands has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, one that would be supported by both parties. 1/2

Agreement on a first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a very significant step. Let this be a historical turning point for peace and stability in the Middle East, and put an end to two years of unimaginable suffering. (1/3)

Together with the G7 and Nordic-Baltic 8++ countries, we are working to tackle the growing shadow fleet: illegal, unsafe and environmentally unfriendly shipping. We agreed to strengthen our cooperation to combat this globally. Joint statement: government.nl/documents/dipl…

📍Stockholm voor de Europese weerbaarheidscoalitie. Zweden loopt voorop in civiele weerbaarheid. Van desinformatiebestrijding tot civiel militaire samenwerking. Veel kennis uitwisselen om onze nationale aanpak verder te brengen. Later meer.

Minister of Justice and Security Foort van Oosten in Stockholm this week to focus on civil preparedness and resilience. Briefing at the residence with MSB - Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap and KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Many thanks to City District Department of Södermalm for showing Foort van Oosten one of your security points and shelters.

Thanks to Sweden and minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin for hosting the second gathering of the European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience today.