Key facts
- Netherlands confirmed a 1.2-billion-euro non-military aid package for Ukraine over three years.
- The aid package includes 40 million euros for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
- The Netherlands has provided approximately $10 billion in military aid to Ukraine as of mid-2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Netherlands on October 28 for discussions on defense cooperation and economic partnership, seeking to bolster European support amid ongoing conflict. The visit coincided with the Dutch government's confirmation of a 1.2-billion-euro ($1.3 billion) non-military assistance package for Ukraine over the next three years, aimed at supporting the country's recovery and reconstruction. Zelensky stated that the talks would focus on defense and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukrainian air defense, and new steps to support Ukraine. The Netherlands has previously provided approximately $10 billion in military aid to Kyiv as of mid-2026. The support package includes 40 million euros ($45 million) for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and 55 million euros ($62 million) for energy equipment from Dutch companies. Ukraine faces another challenging winter as Russia has targeted its energy infrastructure.