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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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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 ...

The Netherlands concludes ten-year security agreement with Ukraine

23-02-2024 | 15:10

The Netherlands and Ukraine are to sign a security agreement covering the next ten years. The agreement signals the Dutch ...
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