Netherlands Pledges €10 Million to Support UK-Led Cybersecurity Program for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged €10 million to a British-led initiative aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s cybersecurity amid ongoing Russian hybrid attacks.
The Gaze reports this, referring to a statement made by Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel.
The politician announced the contribution via X, emphasizing that Moscow’s cyber operations against Ukraine are part of a broader hybrid warfare strategy threatening Europe’s overall security.
“Russian cyber attacks against Ukraine are not isolated incidents. This hybrid warfare campaign endangers European security. The UK is our valued partner in strengthening Ukraine's resilience. Today, the Netherlands announced €10 million for the UK’s Ukraine Cyber Programme,” van Weel wrote.
The Dutch Foreign Minister noted that the Netherlands’ new contribution would strengthen the efforts of the Tallinn Mechanism – the international coalition coordinating cybersecurity assistance for Ukraine, including protection of critical infrastructure and support for digital defense systems.
Van Weel specifically mentioned his cooperation with UK Home Foreign Yvette Cooper and Chris Rampling, British Ambassador to the Netherlands, who are key figures in Britain’s foreign policy and international coordination on digital defense.
During his visit to Kyiv on October 28, van Weel reaffirmed that Ukraine can continue to rely on Dutch support. He also announced an additional €25 million package to reinforce Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of the winter season.
As The Gaze previously reported, the Netherlands is set to allocate €10 million to bolster Ukraine’s justice sector, support reforms of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES), and host a diplomatic conference in December aimed at creating an international mechanism to address Ukraine’s war-damage claims against Russia.