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Ukraine Marks 12 Years Since MH17 Downing, An Act of Russian Terror
Zelensky honored the 298 victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 and called for justice and accountability for Russia’s crimes.
10h ago
Ukraine
Ukraine Expands Drone Deal Network With Three More European Partners
Zelensky said the deals will boost joint production, innovation and exports of Ukrainian drone technology tested on the battlefield.
July 8, 2026
Europe
Netherlands to Host Full Operational Phase of Special Tribunal for Ukraine
The Dutch government has agreed to host all phases of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, shifting the initiative to a fully operational legal institution.
July 5, 2026
Ukraine
‘Historic Decision’: Netherlands to Host Tribunal on Russian Aggression
Zelensky said the move will allow senior Russian political and military leaders to be prosecuted for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
July 3, 2026
Ukraine
Germany, Netherlands to Take Command of NATO’s Eastern Flank in Estonia
The Netherlands and Germany have established a joint military command center in Estonia, taking charge of NATO’s eastern flank defense ahead of next week’s alliance summit in Ankara.
June 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
Dutch Troops Prepare for Russian-Style NATO Invasion in Germany
Nearly 7,000 Dutch troops are rehearsing a Russian-style NATO invasion scenario in Germany, deploying anti-drone tunnels and battlefield lessons drawn from the Ukrainians.
June 23, 2026
Ukraine
Rutte Calls Ramstein Meeting a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Ukraine
NATO’s chief Mark Rutte hailed a “window of opportunity” for Ukraine at a Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels on Thursday, with roughly a third of NATO members plus Australia now paying into a joint fund for US-made equipment for Kyiv.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
Netherlands Pledges $580M to Ukraine for Drones, Air Defense
The Dutch government has announced a new €500 million (about $580 million) military aid package for Ukraine, split equally between drones from Dutch manufacturers and US-sourced air defense systems.
June 17, 2026
Ukraine
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Preparing for Long‑Term Confrontation
Dutch intelligence faces its most severe security threat in 80 years, warning that Russia is preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Europe as pressure from China also intensifies.
April 23, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky: Netherlands Boosts Ukraine Navy With Minehunter Transfer
Zelensky says the Netherlands will train Ukrainian sailors and deliver a mine countermeasures ship in June, boosting Ukraine’s naval capabilities.
April 17, 2026
Europe
Explosion Hits pro-Israel Centre in the Netherlands
A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in the central city of Nijkerk, when the explosion went off outside its gate late on Friday.
April 4, 2026
Ukraine
New Dutch PM Jetten Vows ‘Undiminished Support’ for Ukraine on First Day in Office
The Netherlands’ new prime minister faces a significant hurdle in governing with a minority coalition, a rare setup in Dutch politics that will demand cross-party negotiations to pass legislation.
Feb. 24, 2026
Europe
New Dutch Government to Be Sworn in Under Centrist Jetten
In a manifesto published in January, the three parties forming the coalition pledged full support for Ukraine and vowed to live up to the country’s NATO spending commitments.
Feb. 23, 2026
Ukraine
Dutch PM-elect Jetten Rules Out Russia Talks, Reaffirms Ukraine Support
Incoming Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said the Netherlands will continue backing Ukraine and will not engage Moscow, citing no signs Russia is willing to end the war.
Jan. 30, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Urges Dutch Lawmakers: Support Now as Vital as in 2022
Amid ongoing peace talks, Zelensky warned Dutch lawmakers that diplomacy must not weaken support, insisting Ukraine’s defense now is as decisive as at the start of the war.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands Deploys Patriots and NASAMS to Shield Key Polish Hub Moving Western Aid to Ukraine
The deployment is part of longstanding NATO security arrangements on the alliance’s eastern border.
Dec. 2, 2025