Netherlands Pledges €300 Million for Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Economic Resilience
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has stated that the Netherlands will allocate €300 million over 2025 and 2026 to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and strengthen its economy.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to an announcement made by the Netherlands’ government.
This contribution is part of a broader €500 million non-military aid package previously earmarked by the Dutch government for the two-year period.
The funding aims to assist Ukraine in restoring critical infrastructure, bolstering its economy, and enabling long-term recovery amid continued Russian aggression.
Veldkamp specified that €30 million will be channeled through the Ukraine Partnership Fund to support Dutch companies and organizations involved in rebuilding efforts.
Another €52 million is earmarked for the restoration of Ukraine’s damaged energy infrastructure and water supply systems in 2025.
Additionally, €4 million will be allocated to the construction of a new wing at the Children’s Hospital in Lviv, developed in collaboration with the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology in Utrecht.
“Russia’s war against Ukraine is not only fought on the battlefield – it is an all-out assault on Ukrainian society and the country’s economy,” Veldkamp stated. “Sustained international support is essential, not only in military terms but also through financial, economic, and social assistance.”
He emphasized that a functioning economy and resilient civil society are critical components of Ukraine’s resistance. “This is Ukraine’s home front. Our support now will reduce the cost and complexity of future reconstruction,” he said.
As part of the conference, Veldkamp and Ukrainian Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko are set to sign a renewed cooperation agreement expanding the Netherlands-Ukraine Partnership Fund, which backs joint reconstruction initiatives.
As The Gaze reported earlier, on June 24, the Netherlands unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately €175 million, which includes the donation of 100 additional drone detection radars.