Acting Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, stated in a radio program called “Met het Oog op Morgen” that military support for Ukraine is crucial as it helps strengthen the security of the Netherlands.
“We cannot say that we are safe behind our dikes; we are part of the EU and NATO, and this can affect us,” she said.
According to her, we are talking about a full-scale war with trenches and drones, and this is what awaits the Netherlands if the country does not approach this issue wisely.
She added that military assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of weapons to Kiev, should not be limited in any way.
Earlier, the Netherlands offered to help Ukraine on its path to joining the European Union.
Previously, there was outrage in the European Parliament over EU spending on Ukraine.
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The Netherlands’ Acting Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren, has voiced her support for military aid to Ukraine in a recent radio interview. Ollongren emphasized the importance of this aid, stating that it helps strengthen the security of the Netherlands, which is part of the EU and NATO.
Her remarks come amidst concerns of a potential full-scale war with trenches and drones, which she warns could also impact the Netherlands if not handled wisely. In order to prevent such a scenario, she asserts that military assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of weapons, should not be limited in any way.
The Netherlands has previously offered assistance to Ukraine in its efforts to join the European Union. However, there has been criticism in the European Parliament regarding the EU’s spending on Ukraine.
This statement by Ollongren highlights the ongoing debate surrounding international support for Ukraine and raises questions about the potential ramifications for neighboring countries like the Netherlands. The issue of military aid to Ukraine continues to be a contentious topic within the political landscape of Europe.
