On 1 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine hosted the latest round of Ukrainian–Dutch political consultations at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers. The delegations were headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis and, on the Dutch side, Director-General for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Marcel de Vink.

Yevhen Perebyinis expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for its consistent support of Ukraine since the first days of Russia’s full-scale aggression, including its significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities, notably through the provision of air defence systems, aviation equipment, missile armaments, and unmanned systems, as well as participation in relevant international initiatives.

The parties paid particular attention to the development of security cooperation and coordination within the framework of the PURL initiative. The importance of further engagement of the Netherlands in supporting Ukraine’s defence industry and implementing joint defence projects was emphasized.

The sides also discussed Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration. They welcomed the successful holding of the second intergovernmental Ukrainian–Dutch conference (“Lviv Conference”), which took place on 30–31 March in Breda, the Netherlands, and exchanged views on further steps towards Ukraine’s EU membership.

The interlocutors also addressed issues of financial support for Ukraine, including the launch of the Ukraine Support Loan instrument, energy resilience, and coordination of reconstruction efforts.

The parties discussed bringing Russia to justice, including the establishment of a Special Tribunal, the functioning of the Register of Damage, and of the international compensation mechanism.

The Dutch side reaffirmed its unwavering policy of comprehensive support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its readiness to continue contributing to strengthening security and stability in Europe.