Zelenskyy and foreign minister outline details of meeting with new Dutch ministers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided details of today's meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, members of the Dutch new government who came to Kyiv shortly after taking office.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 28 February, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy highlighted the attention the ministers of the new Dutch government have paid to Ukraine through their prompt visit to Kyiv.

"I briefed them on the security situation and on what our intelligence expects from Russia in the near future. Of course, we also discussed the prospects for negotiations," Zelenskyy said.

He thanked the Netherlands for its willingness to continue supporting Ukraine and noted that air defence systems remain a priority need.

"The Netherlands contributes significantly both through the PURL initiative and on a bilateral basis. We will continue this cooperation," Zelenskyy added.

"The main focus of the talks was strengthening Ukraine's air defence, continuing the implementation of the PURL initiative, advancing diplomacy to achieve a just and dignified peace and further deepening defence cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands," Zelenskyy wrote on X.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also described the joint visit of the newly appointed ministers as an important signal of support.

Quote from Sybiha: "I welcomed the new Dutch government's clear commitments: more than €3 billion in annual support for Ukraine until 2029, and firm backing for our future EU and NATO membership. These steps strengthen Ukraine's and all of Europe's long-term security.

I thanked the Netherlands for its leadership in military, energy, and financial assistance. We also discussed expanding joint drone production, Ukraine's pursuit of a lasting peace, stronger pressure on the aggressor, and the establishment of the Special Tribunal in The Hague."

Background:

• The new minority government in the Netherlands headed by Rob Jetten was sworn in on 23 February and officially confirmed its powers.
• On the same day, Zelenskyy held his first phone call with Rob Jetten, new Dutch Prime Minister.
• On 28 February, Berendsen and Yeşilgöz-Zegerius arrived in Kyiv on their first visit.
• During the visit, they assured Ukraine of their support for the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression committed by Russia.

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