A look at the Defence news 24 February - 2 March 2025
It is now three years since Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine began. On 24 February, the Ministry of Defence raised the Ukrainian flag at the ministry in The Hague. The yellow and blue were also flown at other government buildings as an expression of the Netherlands' support for Ukraine. “Support for Ukraine is still urgently needed”, said Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans, “because freedom and democracy must prevail in Europe.”
Netherlands Chief of Defence, General Onno Eichelsheim, also emphasised that the Netherlands stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine. He said this during a memorial concert in The Hague.