I spoke with Ukrainian president @ZelenskyyUa at #MSC2025. I once again reassured him of the Netherlands’ undiminished support, for as long as it takes. We want peace through strength, not war through weakness. For a lasting peace in Ukraine, with robust security guarantees, and for the security of Europe as a whole, Ukraine must be able to negotiate from the strongest possible position, and both Ukraine and Europe must have a seat at the table. A bad deal without the involvement of Ukraine and Europe is not an option. That would reward Russian aggression and invite further aggression further down the line. Russia must not emerge from this war as the victor.