European troops in Ukraine? Key Dutch foreign policy adviser says The Netherlands should take part after a ceasefire with Russia

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European troops in Ukraine? Key Dutch foreign policy adviser says The Netherlands should take part after a ceasefire with Russia
Defence Minister Yeşilgöz and AIV Chairman Bert Koenders / photo: Defensie

What happens if a future ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia turns out to be only a temporary pause? Who would protect Ukraine if Moscow launches another attack? And should Dutch troops be prepared to play a role in deterring renewed Russian aggression? A new report by the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) delivers a clear answer: lasting peace is only possible if Europe provides hard security guarantees backed by a multinational military force — with the Netherlands playing an active role.

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Dutch cabinet marks 7 October with different messages: Prime Minister Jetten remembers Israelis and Palestinians, while ministers Berendsen and Yeşilgöz focus on Israel

Dutch cabinet marks 7 October with different messages: Prime Minister Jetten remembers Israelis and Palestinians, while ministers Berendsen and Yeşilgöz focus on Israel

Three years after the Hamas attacks of 7 October, members of the Dutch cabinet are commemorating the day in notably different ways. While Prime Minister Rob Jetten explicitly referred to both Israeli and Palestinian victims of the conflict that followed, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz focused

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