News - War in Ukraine

1. Russian response to expulsion of intelligence officers by the Netherlands

   Today, the Dutch ambassador in Moscow was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry. Once there, he was informed that Russia ...

   News item | 19-04-2022 | 16:53

2. Dutch embassy returns to Lviv

   The Dutch ambassador and a small number of embassy staff returned to Ukraine on 16 April. The diplomats will work from Lviv for ...

   News item | 19-04-2022 | 11:59

3. Netherlands says more funding needed for efforts to combat impunity worldwide

   On Monday Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra organised a meeting of EU foreign ministers with Mr Karim Khan, ...

   News item | 11-04-2022 | 09:32

4. Safety regions, municipalities and private individuals offer refugees a safe place to stay

   Thanks to the tireless efforts of a large group of dedicated staff at municipalities and safety regions ( veiligheidsregio’s), ...

   News item | 07-04-2022 | 13:00

5. Stef Blok appointed National Coordinator for Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement

   Today, former foreign minister Stef Blok was appointed National Coordinator for Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement at the ...

   News item | 05-04-2022 | 15:22

6. Reception of refugees from Ukraine is taking shape

   The reception of refugees from Ukraine is taking shape – for the short term in the form of mostly basic accommodation for the ...

   News item | 30-03-2022 | 16:39

7. What does NATO do? Foreign Affairs in plain language

   The war in Ukraine ended a long period of peace in Europe. NATO is more important than ever. But what is NATO’s role in the ...

   News item | 21-03-2022 | 13:14

8. Government offers better prospects to Ukrainian refugees

   In response to the horrific events in Ukraine, the Dutch government is preparing to receive large numbers of people who have been ...

   News item | 17-03-2022 | 13:32

9. Embassy in Moscow updates Dutch nationals about situation in Russia

   The Dutch embassy in Moscow has advised Dutch nationals to leave Russia. It is vital that Dutch nationals who intend to remain, ...

   News item | 03-03-2022 | 13:39

10. Initial reception centre for Ukrainian refugees to open in Amsterdam today

    As of today, the first wave of Ukrainian refugees who fled to the Netherlands and need a place to stay can make their way to ...

    News item | 01-03-2022 | 10:04