During his visit to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans arrived in the Odesa region. This was reported by the press service of the Odesa Regional State Administration.
Together with the Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Minister Brekelmans was briefed on the security situation in the region. They discussed the consequences of ongoing shelling by the enemy of civilian and critical infrastructure, the energy situation, and the region's preparations for winter. Ruben Brekelmans emphasized the importance of support for Ukraine from the Netherlands and assured that they will continue to assist Ukrainian military and civilians! We thank the Netherlands for the joint struggle for our future.