Even as they provide billions in aid to Ukraine, several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Romania, have increased Russian energy imports in 2025, funding Moscow’s war effort as well.
These first-person view drones, designed to penetrate Russian air defenses, exemplify how Western allies are adapting their assistance to meet Ukraine's evolving battlefield needs.
This aid package, combined with additional NATO support, reflects the Dutch government's broader commitment to maintaining robust Western assistance for Ukraine as the conflict approaches its third year.
The Netherlands is delivering 28 Viking tracked vehicles to Ukraine, enhancing its combat capabilities in difficult terrains. These 11-ton, armored, amphibious vehicles can operate in extreme temperatures from -46°C to +49°C.
The delivery of the aircraft to Ukraine correspond to a letter dated 1 July from the Dutch defense minister Kajsa Ollongren, who had informed the Netherlands parliament that “delivery of the first aircraft will take place soon.''
While some legal victories have been achieved, MH17 victims' lawyer Peter Langstraat emphasizes that full justice requires unraveling the chain of command leading to the Kremlin.
A day after announcing a new naval strategy, Zelenskyy announced that the United Kingdom and the Netherlands will help in strengthening Ukraine's fleet, speaking of ''promising new details'' on the cooperation.
After receiving positive feedback from Ukraine on the performance of the CV90s on the battlefield, Sweden and the Netherlands plan to increase production of the combat vehicle for Ukraine.
Another Dutch volunteer has died in Ukraine. This is reported by several sources to Dutch media. The volunteer was killed on May 20 near Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk Oblast.
During a phone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the Netherlands has allocated another billion euros for military aid to Ukraine and 400 million euros for reconstruction.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has announced that Norway will be sending US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine once the training of Ukrainian pilots and ground crews is successfully completed. This decision mirrors the earlier intentions declared by the Netherlands and Denmark.