Zelenskyy and his team arrive in Netherlands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday 28 October to meet with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

Zelenskyy said on X he and his team will discuss defence and economic cooperation, strengthening Ukraine's air defences and new measures to support Ukraine during their visit to the Netherlands.

He also noted that a meeting with representatives of Ukrainian and Dutch businesses is scheduled for today.

Zelenskyy will have an audience with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.

"I am grateful that the Netherlands supports Ukraine and stands up for the protection of lives. We are working together to strengthen our shared security," Zelenskyy said.

The Dutch government is allocating €1.2 billion in non-military aid to Ukraine over the next three years. The assistance is intended to support recovery and reconstruction and to expand opportunities for Dutch businesses.

It was also reported that the Netherlands will contribute €10 million to the Industrial Ramstein initiative for Ukraine.