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Coverage dated October 28, 2026

'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine

Headline from The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in. In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Netherlands confirms $1.3 billion in non-military aid for Ukraine through 2029 (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    "Support for recovery and reconstruction can't wait for a ceasefire. Ukraine needs our help right now: military support, but also social and economic assistance," Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said during his visit to Kyiv.

  2. Euromaidan Press

    Russia abducts Ukrainian children, and the Netherlands now funds UN search for them as part of new €1.2 billion aid package (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Euromaidan Press's feed description

    Dutch companies get a way into rebuilding Ukraine: €136 million for partnerships and more export insurance in a new aid package.

  3. The Kyiv Independent

    Netherlands announces 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    The announcement comes on the back of a Dutch ministerial visit to Kyiv, where 1.2 billion euros in non-military aid was pledged.

  4. The Kyiv Independent

    'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in. In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.

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