Ukraine and Netherlands sign security agreement: Details
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (Photo: president.gov.ua)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte signed a bilateral security agreement between Kyiv and Amsterdam, according to the press service of the Office of the President.
During the meeting in Kharkiv, Zelenskyy and Rutte held negotiations in narrow, expanded, and military cabinet formats. In particular, an agreement on cooperation in the security sphere between the countries was signed.
What the agreement entails
The agreement reinforces Amsterdam's decision to continue collaborating to provide and expand assistance to Ukraine in defense against Russian aggression for as long as necessary.
The document will be valid for ten years from the date of signing.
It also includes the provision of €2 billion in military aid from the Netherlands in 2024 and continued support for the next 10 years.
"The document contains a powerful military block that envisages providing Ukraine with modern military equipment and support for the defense industry. Priority is given to air defense, artillery, armored vehicles, support for maritime and long-range capabilities, and in particular, the Air Force," the press service writes.
In the non-military sphere, increased assistance to Ukraine is envisaged in:
- economic recovery and reconstruction;
- resistance to hybrid threats;
- intelligence, cyber, and information security;
- fight against organized crime; critical infrastructure.
Photo: Ukraine and the Netherlands have signed a security agreement (president.gov.ua)
Photo: Ukraine and the Netherlands have signed a security agreement (president.gov.ua)
Photo: Ukraine and the Netherlands have signed a security agreement (president.gov.ua)
Photo: Ukraine and the Netherlands have signed a security agreement (president.gov.ua)
Additionally, the document includes expanded sections on:
- sanctions, compensation for damages, and holding Russia accountable;
- cultural heritage support for Ukraine from the Netherlands;
- support from the Netherlands for Ukraine's future membership in the European Union (EU) and NATO.
"A mechanism for 24-hour emergency response in the event of repeated military aggression against Ukraine has been defined," the President's Office adds.
Security agreements with Ukraine
At the NATO Summit in Vilnius, G7 countries signed a declaration on security commitments for Ukraine, which was later joined by several other countries.
The treaty not only mentions military assistance but also financial and economic support and the restoration of Ukraine. Furthermore, the agreements provide a commitment of assistance to Kyiv in case of renewed aggression by the Russian Federation.
Among the countries that signed security agreements with Ukraine are:
