First aid package for Ukraine in 2023: € 274 million for combat and recovery

The needs of Ukraine remain great. The additional contribution of €180 million from Minister Schreinemacher addresses the most urgent needs. Of this amount, €20 million goes to humanitarian aid, €10 million to mental health care and psychosocial support, and €10 million to demining, including agricultural land. Minister Schreinemacher also allocates €40 million for the purchase of seeds and materials for Ukrainian agriculture.

Additionally, €100 million is allocated for the restoration of hospitals and healthcare, energy supply, housing, and infrastructure. The implementation of the aid package is done in cooperation with the UN, World Bank, development bank EBRD, and NGOs.

Minister Schreinemacher has appointed former diplomat Ron van Dartel as special envoy to promote the involvement of Dutch businesses in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The envoy will maintain contacts with Dutch companies and Ukrainian authorities, map out Ukraines concrete needs, and see if Dutch expertise fits. Van Dartel will also maintain contacts with major international institutions issuing tenders to create opportunities for Dutch companies.

As long as Ukraine remains forced to defend itself against Russian aggression, the cabinet continues its support. Minister Hoekstras additional contribution mainly consists of support for the Ukraine Comprehensive Assistance Package. With a contribution of €75 million, the cabinet aims to provide more intensive support to Ukraine and expand this support towards future capacity building for better cooperation between Ukraine and NATO. €14 million has been allocated to fight impunity for international crimes. This money is used for establishing the war damage register in The Hague, the Dialogue Group on Accountability, and supporting forensic evidence collection by the International Criminal Court. €5 million will be spent on protecting and preserving identity-defining culture in Ukraine.