“Fortress in dark”: Moscow’s assault on Sloviansk power plant masks deeper goal
Russia fights against the light. On 30 October, Russian aviation dropped guided bombs on the Sloviansk Thermal Power…
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Ukraine forms new international coalition under Russian fire
Integrated with the European grid, Ukraine can import electricity while the coalition coordinates funding, equipment, and technical support to keep homes and industries running.
Dutch intelligence chiefs say that certain data is no longer shared with CIA under Trump’s administration
While limiting US access, Dutch intelligence strengthens cooperation with Germany, France, the UK, Poland, and Northern European nations to counter growing threats.
Ukraine receives new Dutch minehunter — another to follow before the year ends
Ukraine’s Navy chief says a second Alkmaar-class ship is expected by year’s end as crew training begins.
“Putin is laughing at West”: Ukraine traces 102,000 foreign components in Russian weapons after biggest strike of war on Lviv
Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s 5 October attack relied on thousands of imported electronics for missiles and drones, demonstrating how international supply chains are exploited for war.
Netherlands, Nordics lead $1 billion monthly push to arm Ukraine with US weapons via PURL
Ukraine has received financing for four weapons packages totaling over $2 billion through NATO's PURL initiative since August
Sweden delivers air defense systems and fighter jets to Poland after Russian drones breach NATO airspace
Defense officials point to a wave of concrete pledges from across Europe in the wake of the drone incident.
Berlin commits $ 500 million to Ukraine, sourcing weapons directly from US reserves
The goal is rapid delivery of air defense and other vital gear. NATO says the package will include urgently needed air defense systems.
European allies to finance more than $ 1 billion in US arms package for Ukraine
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands will fund more than $1 billion worth of US military equipment for Ukraine, including critical air defense components.
Netherlands becomes first NATO country to buy US Patriot missiles for Ukraine
The Dutch government has allocated €500 million to fund US-made Patriot missile systems and components for Ukraine—marking a first among NATO allies.
“Moscow mechanism” will now investigate Russia’s killings of Ukrainian POWs at request of 41 nations
Over 90% of returned Ukrainian prisoners report systematic beatings and torture.
Dutch pledge new Patriot air defense for Ukraine — but US delay blocks German shipment
Chancellor Merz said Germany cannot transfer systems until the US confirms its delivery.
Germany pledges five Patriots, Norway — billions for drones, as Ukraine’s new defense chief leads first major international push since taking office
The allies agree to fast-track weapons delivery to Ukraine amid Russian air terror escalation.
Europol dismantles pro-Russian cyber army flooding Ukraine and its allies with attacks
A coordinated crackdown wiped out over 100 systems tied to Kremlin-backed NoName057(16) hackers.
Ukraine Rome Conference delivers concrete military support to Kyiv: Thousands of British air defense missiles, defense production in US, and interceptor drones
While Russia floods the skies with terror drones, Kyiv secures cutting-edge air defense and production deals in Italy.
Netherlands funds 20 hybrid-powered battlefield vehicles for Ukraine’s wounded soldier rescues
Rheinmetall's Ermine modular ground vehicles equipped with diesel-electric engines will provide Ukrainian forces with both tactical mobility and energy generation capabilities.
Netherlands becomes seventh nation to recognize soviet-era Crimean Tatar deportation as genocide
The Dutch House of Representatives declared the Soviet Union's 1944 deportation of Crimean Tatars constituted genocide, joining six other nations in formally recognizing Stalin's forced removal of over 190,000 people from the peninsula.
Norway transfers over twice the number of F-16s promised to Ukraine
Norway's arms report indicates eight more aircraft than declared.
Netherlands orders 1,000 Ukraine war refugees to leave in four weeks
Students, workers and other non-EU citizens who escaped Ukraine's war zone for the Netherlands face a September deadline to leave the country, ending their temporary protection that began in 2022.
Netherlands announces new maritime security support package for Ukraine worth $456 million
The package will consist of over 100 naval vessels, including ships, patrol boats, transport boats, interceptors, special operations vessels, and 50 maritime drones, according to Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans