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War in Ukraine

On 24 February 2022 Russia launched an attack on Ukraine. The Netherlands strongly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine. It is an act of war for which Russia will pay a heavy price. The Netherlands is in close contact with the EU, NATO and other allies.

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Refugees from Ukraine

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The influx of refugees from Ukraine poses a major challenge for the Netherlands. The Dutch authorities are hard at work to address all the relevant issues.

Updates on @DutchMFA

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shares updates on the situation in Ukraine on X.

Less gas from Russia

Read what measures the government is taking to make The Netherlands become less dependent on gas from Russia.

Restoring Justice for Ukraine Conference

On 2 April 2024, the Netherlands, Ukraine and the European Commission co-hosted the international conference ‘Restoring Justice for Ukraine’ at the World Forum in The Hague.

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European coastal countries working together to address Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

15-11-2024 | 15:00

From 13 to 15 November, 12 European countries on the coasts of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea met in Helsinki and Tallinn to ...

Temporary Protection Directive extended up to and including 4 March 2026

25-06-2024 | 13:00

The war in Ukraine is not over yet. The Council of the European Union has therefore extended the Temporary Protection Directive ...

Two years of war in Ukraine: a look back on the Netherlands’ aid efforts

23-02-2024 | 17:30

For two years now Ukraine has been defending itself every day against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will continue to ...
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