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Zelensky visits the Netherlands for talks on air defense and economic support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Netherlands on Wednesday for talks with Dutch leaders in The Hague.
He met Prime Minister Rob Jetten and was scheduled to meet King Willem-Alexander later in the day.
The discussions covered strengthening Ukraine's air defense and expanding defense and economic cooperation.
The Netherlands has confirmed 1.2 billion euros in non-military aid over three years for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction.
It has also provided about $10 billion in military aid as of mid-2026, including F-16 jets and Patriot air-defense launchers.
The support comes as Russia is striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of another harsh winter.
Ukrainian and Dutch business leaders were also due to meet, while the two governments said they would discuss further steps to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands on Oct. 28, 2026, for talks with Dutch officials in The Hague.
He is scheduled to meet Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Catshuis and King Willem-Alexander at Huis ten Bosch.
Zelensky said the talks would cover defense and economic cooperation, Ukrainian air defense and further support for Ukraine.
The Netherlands has confirmed 1.2 billion euros in non-military assistance for Ukraine over the next three years.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander.
- What
- Zelensky is visiting the Netherlands for talks on defense, economic cooperation and support for Ukraine.
- When
- Oct. 28, 2026. The meetings with Jetten and the king are scheduled for the afternoon and evening.
- Where
- The Catshuis and Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.
- Why
- To discuss defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense and further support for Ukraine.
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Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands for talks with Dutch officials.
Zelensky is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Catshuis.
Zelensky is scheduled to meet King Willem-Alexander at Huis ten Bosch.
- Non-military assistance
- 1.2 billion euros over the next three years
- Military aid
- About $10 billion provided by the Netherlands as of mid-2026
- Energy Support Fund
- 40 million euros allocated
- Energy equipment
- 55 million euros allocated for equipment from Dutch companies for Ukrainian partners
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