Daan Elders

Security and defence policy @MinBZ 🇳🇱 | Previously @EU_EEAS 🇪🇺 and @NLinJapan 🇯🇵 | Tweeting about NL in the EU and the EU in the world 🌍

[Annemijn van den Broek @AvandenBroek]

Strong signal with substantial funds: the EU will finance 5 billion additional military support for Ukraine.

@NLatEU @DutchMFA @Defensie @PJKleiweg @rogervanlaak @Stefaniedegeus @EldrsindeWereld @sandervandsluis @BabsKamsteeg

[Delphine Pronk @DelphinePronk]

Very powerful and straight forward speech by @ZelenskyyUa at #MSC2024 : “Please do not ask Ukraine when the war will end. Ask yourself why Putin is still able to continue it.”

The EU will continue to support you🇪🇺🇺🇦#SlavaUkraini @VVChentsov @eu_eeas

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I am grateful to the leaders of Czechia @P_Fiala, Denmark @Statsmin, Estonia @KajaKallas, Germany @Bundeskanzler, and the Netherlands @MinPres for their unwavering support for Ukraine and timely call in @FT for collective efforts to arm Ukraine for the sake of Europe as a whole. Together, we will defeat Russia's unjustified aggression and restore peace to Ukraine and Europe.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

In @FT op-ed with @bundeskanzler, @Statsmin, @MinPres, @P_Fiala, we stress the need to step up military support for #Ukraine.

Estonia pledged 0.25% of GDP over 4 years. If all followed suit, this could trigger a strategic shift towards Ukraine's victory.
https://t.co/iaWjXu8e1S

[Hanke Bruins Slot @HankeBruinsSlot]

This morning Russia yet again launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. This tragically underlines that Russia does not intend to stop its senseless war against Ukraine. 1/2

[Hanke Bruins Slot @HankeBruinsSlot]

Het is cruciaal dat Oekraïne kan blijven rekenen op de volle steun van de EU. Dat heb ik tijdens deze #RBZ, waar ook mijn collega @DmytroKuleba aanwezig was, nogmaals onderstreept. Zo heb ik gepleit voor langdurige militaire steun. 1/2

[Jens Stoltenberg @jensstoltenberg]

Thank you President @vonderleyen for another excellent meeting with the College of Commissioners. We agree that #NATO-#EU cooperation is more important than ever – together we are providing unprecedented support to #Ukraine, improving resilience, and standing up for our values.

[Sander van der Sluis @sandervandsluis]

The war in Ukraine: a timely publication with recommendations on how to adept EU’s security & defence policies and instruments, by ⁦@Clingendaelorg⁩ Dick Zandee and ⁦@AdajaStoetman⁩ https://t.co/UkJziaBFQT

[Sander van der Sluis @sandervandsluis]

Security & Defence are now central in EU policy, with military support to 🇺🇦 as nr 1 priority. Lt-general Michiel van der Laan takes over the leadership of the 🇪🇺 Military Staff at this critical juncture.

[Wopke Hoekstra @WBHoekstra]

On #EuropeDay, we celebrate European unity and cooperation. Since its creation, the EU has increased our freedom, security, and prosperity. As one of the six founding member states, the Netherlands is invested in building a more resilient and future-proof Union. 1/2

[Dmytro Kuleba @DmytroKuleba]

I welcome the EU’s long-awaited decision to allocate €500 million for artillery ammunition and missile production by EU defence industry. Increased production will help cover the needs of Ukrainian Armed Forces. A step we expected and a sign of lasting EU support for Ukraine.

[Daan Elders @EldrsindeWereld]

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[Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken @MinBZ]

Een veiliger #Europa 🇪🇺 is een veiliger Nederland. Door de krachten te bundelen met andere EU-landen kunnen we goed inspelen op ontwikkelingen in de wereld, en onze gedeelde waarden beschermen. Zo investeren we samen in defensie en onze steun aan Oekraïne. https://t.co/3lsekEX2LU

[Erin Remblance @remblance_erin]

Essential reading.

Thanks @KBRH87 for compiling.

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#degrowth #ClimateAction

[Jens Stoltenberg @jensstoltenberg]

Discussed with FM @DmytroKuleba & EU High Rep @JosepBorrellF how we can step up support for #Ukraine 1 year since Russia’s illegal invasion. Our procurement experts will meet & #NATO will help Ukraine develop effective & transparent weapons procurement system.

[Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken @MinBZ]

De NAVO is de hoeksteen van onze veiligheid. Bijna 9 op de 10 Nederlanders deelt dat gevoel sinds de Russische invasie van Oekraïne, volgens onderzoek van @Atl_Comm en @Kantar_NL. Ons bondgenootschap is eensgezind en we staan samen voor onze waarden en veiligheid. 1/2

[Wopke Hoekstra @WBHoekstra]

The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, will supply at least 100 Leopard-1A5 battle tanks to #Ukraine. The Ukrainians need them in their resistance against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will make a financial and personnel contribution. @DmytroKuleba @MFA_Ukraine

[Annemijn van den Broek @AvandenBroek]

While Russia is waging a war in Europe, NATO and EU are on the same side of history: united in our conviction to cooperate and defend sovereignty. The Netherlands strongly welcomes today’s Joint EU-NATO Declaration signed by @vonderleyen, @jensstoltenberg and @eucopresident.

[Jens Stoltenberg @jensstoltenberg]

Great to start the New Year signing the 3rd #NATO-#EU declaration with President @vonderleyen & @eucopresident. In a world of growing strategic competition, we are determined to take our partnership to the next level. We stand together & we stand with #Ukraine.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

I witnessed at the training site of our Military Assistance Mission #EUMAM only 15 days after its launch an impressive specialised program on combat engineering and demining for Ukrainian troops, who bravely defend their nation.

The EU stands behind #Ukraine and is delivering.

[Daan Elders @EldrsindeWereld]

@TaniaLatici @eu_eeas @EUSec_Defence Congrats @TaniaLatici on the new job and the upgraded view!