Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Sign Security Agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have signed a document that provides for 2 billion euros in military aid from the Netherlands this year and further defense assistance over the next 10 years.
The signing of the agreement took place in Kharkiv. «Today, Mark Rutte and I signed a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the Netherlands,» Zelensky wrote in a Telegram post on Friday, March 1.
The document includes 2 billion euros in military aid from the Netherlands for this year, as well as ongoing defense assistance over the next decade.
The agreement also outlines priorities for assistance in the areas of air defense, artillery, maritime and long-range capabilities, with a particular focus on strengthening the Ukrainian Air Force.
The treaty formalizes the Netherlands’ strong stance on increasing sanctions against Russia, compelling it to compensate for damages and holding the aggressor accountable. The Netherlands also supports Ukraine’s future membership in the EU and NATO.
