President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced the decision of the Netherlands to allocate EUR 2.5 billion as assistance to the Ukrainian side.

"I had an important conversation with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte. I thanked for the decision to allocate EUR 2.5 billion to help Ukraine fight against the aggressor," Zelensky said on Telegram on Friday.

"We appreciate the support of the Netherlands! We continue to work together on strengthening defense capabilities, energy stability and restoring critical infrastructure," the head of state said.

According to the presidential website, the new assistance package will be aimed at supporting the security, humanitarian sector, as well as the restoration of critical infrastructure. "The help of the Netherlands is very important for Ukraine. It strengthens our defense capability and resilience," Zelensky said.

Zelensky and Rutte exchanged views on further steps to implement the Ukrainian peace formula. The president also thanked for the active position of the Netherlands in the issue of resuming justice in relation to the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine.

The interlocutors coordinated steps for 2023 to repel the aggressor and achieve victory for Ukraine.

The head of state also briefed about the consequences of the latest Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine and thanked the Netherlands for prompt assistance to high-voltage transformers and other equipment for the resumption of critical infrastructure. Zelensky noted the extreme importance of further assistance from partners in stabilizing the operation of the Ukrainian energy system and passing the winter period.