Zelenskyy Meets Dutch PM: Justice, Drones, and a Call for European Unity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague on Monday, underscoring the need to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes and calling for expanded security cooperation.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to Ukrinform.
Speaking against the backdrop of the NATO Summit opening in the Dutch capital, Zelenskyy framed the pursuit of justice as not merely a national priority, but a test of Europe's commitment to international law.
“We will not stop until Russia is held accountable for the crimes it has committed,” Zelenskyy said. “This matters to every Ukrainian family, to every European citizen who believes in the rule of law, and to the global community that still stands by human rights and dignity.”
Zelenskyy expressed deep gratitude to the Netherlands for its consistent support, both military and financial, since the outset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
He singled out the Dutch government's sizeable aid package for 2025 and welcomed ongoing discussions on scaling up assistance next year.
Beyond political solidarity, Zelenskyy proposed a strategic partnership focused on defense innovation.
“Ukraine has developed cutting-edge technologies in wartime conditions, particularly in unmanned systems,” he noted. “We are ready to share our experience and collaborate on joint drone production. This cooperation could take place both in Ukraine and here in the Netherlands. It would mark a powerful new chapter in our partnership.”
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that the war is not only a fight for territory, but a battle for values. “This is about survival, about defending freedom, democratic ideals, and our shared future,” he said.
His visit comes at a pivotal moment, as NATO leaders gather in The Hague to address growing security threats, boost defense spending, and strengthen the Alliance’s industrial base.
Ukraine remains high on the agenda, with expectations for concrete commitments from member states.
Prime Minister Schoof reaffirmed the Netherlands’ unwavering support and voiced hope that the NATO summit would send a clear and united signal: that Europe stands firmly with Ukraine not only in words, but in action.
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