Today, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands wants to show his support for the people of Ukraine and Zelenskyy’s government. As a result, he has found himself in Kyiv, surrounded by rubble.
Why? As part of his visit, Rutte was brought to some of the worst-affected suburbs of the city: Borodyanka, Butsha and Irpin.
It is his first time visiting the country since the beginning of Russia’s war on Ukraine. In May, the Dutch minister of foreign affairs met with Zelenskyy.
And now, so will Rutte. This afternoon, both the Dutch PM and the president of Ukraine will meet to host a press conference.
Dutch support for Ukraine
During this, they will discuss Dutch support for Ukraine, which certainly exists.
From masses of people singing in Dam Square and the Dutch government’s condemnation of the actions of Russia, to the setting up of numerous charities to support Ukraine, the Netherlands has not been shy to show support for the country.
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This support has also come in the form of weapons, with the Dutch providing €172.2 million worth of military equipment to Ukraine.
Included in this delivery, are fighter jets and Howitzers, with the Netherlands announcing that three more of the huge military weapons will be delivered to Ukraine.
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The sole reason Putin invaded Ukraine is because Donald Trump was not re-elected President. Putin invaded Ukraine under Obama and nothing was done. Under Trump, Russia dared not attack, much less invade, ANY friends of the WEST. Putin, like all bullies, invaded Ukraine because he knew Biden’s America, and every NATO member would do nothing but put on a show. Rutte’s “help” will do NOTHING whatsoever to truly help Ukraine.
The blood of the Ukraine dead is on the hands of every American who did not vote for Trump and also on the hands of every NATO leader who did not support Trump.
The only way to stop a bully is to Stand Up To Him, not wait until he is busy beating and killing people. Rutte’s pretty playthings aren’t going to cleanse his Guilt or Help Ukraine.