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NATO
Netherlands Starts Deployment of 300 Troops and Patriot Systems to Poland
Dutch officials said the mission is both operational and symbolic, signaling the Netherlands’ commitment to NATO’s eastern flank.
Nov. 21, 2025
Europe
Dutch Elections: Pro-Ukrainian D66 and Populist PVV Neck and Neck With Equal Seats
The difference in votes between the pro-Ukrainian social-liberal D66 and populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) is marginal, with the final results expected next week.
Oct. 30, 2025
Europe
Dutch Exit Poll: D66 Liberals Projected to Win Narrowly Over Wilders’ PVV
According to exit polls, the pro-Ukrainian social liberals of D66 scored a surprise victory, edging out the populist right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV).
Oct. 29, 2025
Netherlands
Netherlands Limits Intelligence-Sharing With US Amid Politicization, Russia Fears
The intelligence chiefs also warned that Russia is escalating its hostile activities as it intensifies its hybrid war with Europe, necessitating a more “assertive” response to Moscow.
Oct. 21, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Confers With Leaders of Germany, UK, Finland, Advances Ukraine-Netherlands Cooperation on Drone Co-Production
Ukraine’s leader is busy rallying greater support as Russia intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine.
Oct. 11, 2025
Netherlands
Belgium Foils Jihadist Plot to Assassinate PM De Wever
Dutch politician Geert Wilders and Antwerp’s mayor were also reportedly targeted in the plot involving homemade explosives.
Oct. 10, 2025
Netherlands
Ukraine to Receive Over 150 THeMIS Combat Robots From the Netherlands and Estonia
The delivery of 150 THeMIS vehicles will take place under a donation program funded and coordinated by the Netherlands.
Oct. 8, 2025
Poland
Netherlands Deploys 2 of 3 Patriot Batteries to Poland
With the goal to bolster NATO’s eastern flank, the Netherlands is deploying two out of three of its Patriot air defense systems, leaving just one for critical defense back home.
Aug. 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Dutch are First to Buy US Arms for Ukraine under NATO Scheme
Ukraine’s president and NATO chief salute The Nerherlands for taking the lead in purchasing US arms for Ukraine’s defense.
Aug. 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands Will ‘Substantially Contribute’ to Delivering Patriot Systems to Ukraine
The country is also preparing to send additional air defense equipment from its stockpiles, including munitions for F-16 fighters, counter-drone technology, and radar systems.
July 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Spy Gets 3 Years for Passing Microchip Secrets to Moscow
A Rotterdam court sentenced a 43-year-old man who was found guilty of stealing and passing technical information to Russian intelligence for 18 months.
July 11, 2025
Netherlands
Kremlin Scoffs at Trump’s Comments to ‘Bomb the Sh*t out of Moscow’
Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday discounted Trump’s 2024 remarks and on showed zero concern for new EC ruling that Russia violated human rights.
July 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Netherlands, Germany Collect ‘Concrete’ Evidence of Russian Chemical Attacks
The two countries’ intelligence services report that Russia is deploying banned chemical weapon drones to flush Ukrainian troops into the open, where they become vulnerable to attack.
July 5, 2025
Zelensky
Dutch Prime Minister and King Welcome Zelensky Amid NATO Summit
Zelensky visited The Hague, secured Dutch drone support, addressed parliament on Russian aggression, and urged unity and defense investment.
June 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Brutal Russian Airstrikes Underscore Importance of Our Support: Netherlands Announces More Aid to Ukraine
The Netherlands just inked a €500M deal to produce more than 600,000 drones for Ukraine – plus €175M in military aid including anti-drone radars and evacuation vehicles.
June 24, 2025
NATO
With Trump at Summit, ‘No News Will Mean Good News For NATO’: Western Diplomats
NATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5 percent. US officials say Trump will urge Alliance leaders to revitalize industrial capacities for minerals and weapons. Zelensky will attend.
June 23, 2025