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Dutch Destinus produces 1,000th Ruta cruise missile jet engine

Dutch defense firm Destinus manufactured 1,000 T150 turbojet engines to be used in its Ruta family of cruise missiles, the company announced on June 22.

23 June, 01:51 AM

Netherlands exits UK-led training program for Ukrainian troops

The Netherlands will withdraw from the UK-led Operation Interflex training program for Ukrainian forces, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on June 8.

9 June, 02:54 AM

Ukraine gets permission to reinter OUN founding leader Konovalets

Ukraine has received permission to reinter the remains of Yevhen Konovalets — colonel of the Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic, commander of the Sich Riflemen and founding leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, Presidential Office Deputy Chief Iryna Vereshchuk reported on May 25, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

25 May, 03:26 PM

Hantavirus outbreak cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Netherlands

The MV Hondius cruise ship, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 18, where authorities will disinfect the vessel and place remaining crew members — including four Ukrainians — in quarantine, local outlet NOS reported on May 18.

18 May, 06:41 PM

Ukrainian activists protest pro-Russian march in Amsterdam

Ukrainian activists abroad staged protests against the pro-Russian “Immortal Regiment” march in the Netherlands to draw attention to Russian propaganda and Moscow’s war against Ukraine, the Free Defenders movement said on May 6.

6 May, 12:15 PM

Ukraine short on anti-ballistic interceptors — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian air defenses neutralize on average around 90% of hostile targets, but the country faces a shortage of anti-ballistic interceptor missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 16.

16 April, 11:48 PM

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it targeted attack

An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam on March 14 in what the city’s mayor called a “targeted attack against the Jewish community,” Reuters reported.

14 March, 12:26 PM

Netherlands commits €3 billion a year to Ukraine, locking in long-term support

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine about €3 billion in annual assistance, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 8.

8 March, 09:36 PM

New Dutch foreign and defense ministers arrive in Kyiv on first visit

The Netherlands’ new foreign minister Tom Berendsen and new defense minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius made their first foreign visit to Kyiv, where they met with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Sybiha said on X on Feb. 28.

28 February, 05:09 PM

UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway pledge $510 million for U.S. arms for Ukraine

The Netherlands, UK, Norway, and Sweden have allocated EUR420 million ($510 million) to buy U.S. weapons and ammunition under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced Feb. 12.

12 February, 10:35 PM

Lukoil sells Dutch refinery stake to TotalEnergies

French energy company TotalEnergies has become the sole owner of the Zeeland oil refinery in the Netherlands after buying out the remaining 45% stake previously held by Russia’s Lukoil, Reuters reported, citing sources on Feb. 11.

11 February, 12:52 PM

Zelenskyy visits Netherlands as part of diplomatic peace push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Netherlands early on Dec. 16 for an official visit, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported, citing presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn.

16 December 2025, 08:30 AM

Netherlands to introduce three-year residence permits for Ukrainians in 2027

The Dutch government plans to issue three-year residence permits to Ukrainian refugees after European Union temporary protection expires in March 2027, Housing Minister Mona Keijzer said on Dec. 2.

3 December 2025, 03:14 AM

Netherlands to provide €250M for U.S. weapons to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses

The Netherlands will provide €250 million (about $270 million) to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian airstrikes, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, according to Sky News on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 02:37 PM

Liberals take lead in Dutch snap elections, exit polls suggest

The liberal D66 party is likely to win a plurality of seats in the Dutch early parliamentary elections held on Oct. 29, while Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV is projected to finish second, according to exit polls published by Dutch media.

30 October 2025, 02:04 AM

Ukraine gathers allies to help shore up its power grid

The Ukrainian government has engaged several of its international partners to assemble a coalition to support Ukraine’s energy system, which is cracking under daily Russian air strikes, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 28.

28 October 2025, 08:43 PM

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof visits Kyiv, honors fallen Ukrainian defenders

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof arrived in Kyiv on Oct. 6 for a visit, where he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored fallen Ukrainian defenders at the Wall of Remembrance on St. Michael's Square, Zelenskyy reported on X.

6 October 2025, 03:03 PM

Dutch PM: No fast-track for Ukraine’s EU bid without unanimity

The Netherlands opposes accelerating negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and insists on preserving the unanimity rule in decision-making, Prime Minister Dick Schoof said after a meeting of EU leaders in Copenhagen, DW reported on Oct. 2.

3 October 2025, 10:18 AM

Russia appeals ICAO ruling on MH17 disaster, denies responsibility

Russia filed a lawsuit with the UN International Court of Justice, appealing a decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that holds Moscow responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Donbas, Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sept. 18.

19 September 2025, 01:00 AM

Dutch F-35 fighter jets deployed for air patrols in Poland

Dutch Royal Air Force F-35 fighter jets have begun patrols in Poland, Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said on Sept. 1.

1 September 2025, 07:44 PM

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