While Russia is waging a war in Europe, NATO and EU are on the same side of history: united in our conviction to cooperate and defend sovereignty. The Netherlands strongly welcomes today’s Joint EU-NATO Declaration signed by Ursula von der Leyen, Jens Stoltenberg and António Costa.

Great to start the New Year signing the 3rd #NATO-#EU declaration with President Ursula von der Leyen & António Costa. In a world of growing strategic competition, we are determined to take our partnership to the next level. We stand together & we stand with #Ukraine.

The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, will supply at least 100 Leopard-1A5 battle tanks to #Ukraine. The Ukrainians need them in their resistance against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will make a financial and personnel contribution. Dmytro Kuleba MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

De NAVO is de hoeksteen van onze veiligheid. Bijna 9 op de 10 Nederlanders deelt dat gevoel sinds de Russische invasie van Oekraïne, volgens onderzoek van Atlantische Commissie en Kantar NL. Ons bondgenootschap is eensgezind en we staan samen voor onze waarden en veiligheid. 1/2

Discussed with FM Dmytro Kuleba & EU High Rep Josep Borrell Fontelles how we can step up support for #Ukraine 1 year since Russia’s illegal invasion. Our procurement experts will meet & #NATO will help Ukraine develop effective & transparent weapons procurement system.

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I welcome the EU’s long-awaited decision to allocate €500 million for artillery ammunition and missile production by EU defence industry. Increased production will help cover the needs of Ukrainian Armed Forces. A step we expected and a sign of lasting EU support for Ukraine.

On #EuropeDay, we celebrate European unity and cooperation. Since its creation, the EU has increased our freedom, security, and prosperity. As one of the six founding member states, the Netherlands is invested in building a more resilient and future-proof Union. 1/2

Security & Defence are now central in EU policy, with military support to 🇺🇦 as nr 1 priority. Lt-general Michiel van der Laan takes over the leadership of the 🇪🇺 Military Staff at this critical juncture.

The war in Ukraine: a timely publication with recommendations on how to adept EU’s security & defence policies and instruments, by ⁦Clingendael Institute⁩ Dick Zandee and ⁦Adája Stoetman⁩ clingendael.org/publication/wa…

Thank you President Ursula von der Leyen for another excellent meeting with the College of Commissioners. We agree that #NATO-#EU cooperation is more important than ever – together we are providing unprecedented support to #Ukraine, improving resilience, and standing up for our values.

Het is cruciaal dat Oekraïne kan blijven rekenen op de volle steun van de EU. Dat heb ik tijdens deze #RBZ, waar ook mijn collega Dmytro Kuleba aanwezig was, nogmaals onderstreept. Zo heb ik gepleit voor langdurige militaire steun. 1/2

This morning Russia yet again launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. This tragically underlines that Russia does not intend to stop its senseless war against Ukraine. 1/2

In Financial Times op-ed with Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, Statsministeriet, Dick Schoof, Petr Fiala, we stress the need to step up military support for #Ukraine. Estonia pledged 0.25% of GDP over 4 years. If all followed suit, this could trigger a strategic shift towards Ukraine's victory. ft.com/content/0d24aa…

I am grateful to the leaders of Czechia Petr Fiala, Denmark Statsministeriet, Estonia @KajaKallas, Germany @Bundeskanzler, and the Netherlands Dick Schoof for their unwavering support for Ukraine and timely call in Financial Times for collective efforts to arm Ukraine for the sake of Europe as a whole.

Very powerful and straight forward speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський at #MSC2024 : “Please do not ask Ukraine when the war will end. Ask yourself why Putin is still able to continue it.” The EU will continue to support you🇪🇺🇺🇦#SlavaUkraini Vsevolod Chentsov European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

Strong signal with substantial funds: the EU will finance 5 billion additional military support for Ukraine. Netherlands at the EU Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 Ministerie van Defensie PJ Kleiweg roger van laak Stefanie Daan Elders Sander van der Sluis Babs

After our phone conversation last week and the visit by David van Weel Veldkamp and @Defensiemin Brekelmans to Ukraine at the weekend, it was good to meet Ukraine’s President @ZelenskyyUA in person at the NATO summit. I assured him once again of the Netherlands’ continued support

Ukraine can count on the Netherlands’ undiminished support. Whatever it takes, for as long as it takes. The Netherlands will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, it was an honour. 🇺🇦🤝🇳🇱