Overview
- Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz‑Zegerius arrived in Kyiv on February 28 for their first visit since taking office.
- Andrii Sybiha said this was the first international visit by two ministers of the new Dutch government, underscoring its political message.
- Berendsen stated the Netherlands will continue military, financial and humanitarian assistance during the war and afterward.
- He said the purpose was to confirm that Ukraine can rely on the Netherlands, adding, "We stand with Ukraine."
- Sybiha noted the Jetten cabinet was sworn in on February 23 and that his first conversation with Berendsen occurred hours later, as the coalition agreement sets long‑term support commitments.