The Dutch government presented a non-military support program for Ukraine worth €1.2 billion over the next three years. The main funding areas will be restoration of energy and water supply, support for Ukrainian industry, and involvement of Dutch companies in reconstruction. Part of the funds for repairing energy infrastructure will be allocated already this year.
On October 28, the government of the Netherlands reported on the distribution of funding. The program was presented during a visit to Kyiv by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma.
The immediate priority will be restoration of Ukraine's energy system after Russian attacks. The Netherlands will accelerate the allocation of €40 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The funds are to arrive before the end of 2026 and will be used for urgent repairs of damaged energy facilities.
Additionally, €55 million is provided for the supply of energy equipment and materials. Through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Ukrainian partners will be able to obtain necessary equipment from Dutch companies.
The assistance will also include creating emergency stockpiles and training specialists to work in the energy and water sectors.
A separate direction of the program is restoration of enterprises and development of economic cooperation. €136 million is allocated for business support, which will go, among other things, to the Ukraine Partnership Facility program. It helps Dutch companies implement joint projects with Ukrainian partners.
In addition, the government will expand the export credit insurance mechanism for enterprises supplying products to Ukraine. An additional €19.5 million will be allocated for this, beyond the already planned €60 million. The goal of the program is to reduce financial risks for businesses and stimulate trade between the countries.
During the visit to Kyiv, signing of a letter of intent is also planned regarding the Netherlands' contribution of €10 million to the Ukrainian initiative "Industrial Ramstein." It provides for restoration and modernization of production facilities of Ukrainian enterprises, including through the supply of machine tools, machinery, and other industrial equipment.
Representatives of Dutch business also participate in negotiations with Ukrainian authorities. The parties discuss removing barriers to investment and expanding the participation of private companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
At the same time, the announced €1.2 billion is not a completely new financial commitment. Today's decision specifies the use of funds that the Dutch government has already promised to Ukraine earlier.
In particular, €878 million of non-military support was provided for in the coalition agreement, and another €327 million was announced by the government on September 15 during the presentation of budget plans for 2027. In total, these commitments amount to €1.205 billion for 2027-2029.
A significant portion of the funding is planned to be channeled through international financial institutions, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank, and the European Investment Bank.
In addition to energy and economy, the Netherlands will continue to support humanitarian programs, healthcare, demining, housing restoration, and assistance to Ukrainian children illegally removed by Russia.
