Russia-Ukraine war

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Residential street in Kyiv after Russian air strikes overnight on May 30, 2023.
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Dutch in Kyiv grow increasingly concerned after Russian strikes recently kill about 60
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The White House, Washington, U.S.
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The U.S. now provides nearly one-third of Dutch energy imports
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Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink explains his support for a measure blocking Russian tourists from entering the European Union while the war in Ukraine drags on. 4 June 2026
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Netherlands joins call to curb Russian tourist travel to Europe
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Vattenfall Headquarters in Solna, Sweden
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Supreme Court advised to order retrial in Vattenfall unfair energy pricing case
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Man pulling a wooden card painted like the Russian flag out of his suit pocket
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Netherlands summons Russian ambassador after renewed strikes on Kyiv
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Announcement of the World Press Photo 2026. Photographer Carol Guzy wins with her image “Separated by ICE.” The award for the best in photojournalism is presented annually.
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Photo of ICE separating migrant family wins World Press Photo in Amsterdam
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Chinese National flag hanging at the street lamp during holidays in Longgang, Shenzhen, China.
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Chinese companies are selling satellite technology to Russia, says Dutch intelligence
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ABN Amro
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Dutch economy "can take a hit," ABN Amro says
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Opening ceremony of the 21st Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver, British Columbia, February 12, 2010.
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Foreign Minister Berendsen calls Russian Paralympic participation “incomprehensible”
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Dutch households face sharp spike in living costs if Middle East conflict escalates
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Opening ceremony of the 21st Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver, British Columbia, February 12, 2010.
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Dutch Cabinet condemns planned Russian, Belarusian participation at Paralympics in Italy
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Pro-Ukraine protest at an unknown location. February, 2022
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Hundreds gather in Amsterdam to mark fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Groningen gas field, Slochteren, Netherlands, Feb. 3, 1982.
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Ukraine requests Groningen gas equipment to rebuild energy infrastructure
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Dutch soldier; Flag of the Netherlands on military uniform
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Defense becomes Netherlands’ largest employer, outpacing police
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the Tweede Kamer during a visit to the Netherlands, Dec. 16, 2025.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tells parliament: ‘Russia counts dollars, not the dead’
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Patriot air defense system.
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300 Dutch soldiers with Patriot air defense systems stationed in Poland from today
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Messages of support left outside the Ukrainian embassy in The Hague
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Minister wants many Ukrainian refugees to start paying rent, health insurance premiums
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Petrol and diesel fuel pumps
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Fuel costs to rise from January 1, savings redirected to public transport
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 6, 2025.
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Caretaker PM Schoof voices concerns over U.S. Ukraine peace plan
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David van Weel
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Hosting Ukraine war tribunal will impact Dutch national security, says Foreign Minister
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A billboard reminding Amsterdam residents to vote in the European Parliament election and a city referendum on green space on 6 June 2024. Photo taken in Amsterdam Oost on 6 May 2024
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Housing market, immigration, healthcare still Dutch voters’ main concerns
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A family is preparing emergency kits
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Dutch municipalities urged to strengthen preparedness for crises and disasters
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Caretaker PM Schoof calls Zelenskyy after canceling Kyiv trip amid cabinet crisis
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The White House, Washington, U.S.
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Rutte, European leaders to join Zelensky in Washington talks with Trump on Ukraine