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On the basis of the Netherlands Air Force, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met the Ukrainian military and got acquainted with samples of weapons, which is transmitted to Ukraine

Within the official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the base of the Netherlands royal military-air forces. The Head of State met with the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who are trained in the Netherlands, cadets of the Military Institute of KNU. T. Shevchenko, as well as with wounded warriors who are on rehabilitation in medical establishments. “Here and now we see what help is and what life protection is.

This is the most honorable mission - to do everything to win life, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized. Contacting the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte and the Netherlands Minister Kaisa Ollogren, the President thanked them and everyone in the Netherlands, who helps Ukraine. According to the Head of State, a weapon from this base, which helps Ukrainian defenders, will protect a normal, free, respect for the lives of Ukrainians and all Europeans.

“All this brings the victory, our common victory. We will break Russian evil and protect our freedom, our common European lifestyle, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For her part, Kais Ollogren noted that this base is one of the locations where the Netherlands prepare military equipment and weapons for Ukraine. “The dedication of your soldiers is really inspiring. They fight for free Ukraine. For Ukraine, which they can pass on to their children.

Both the rates are high for both Ukraine and all of us here, in the Netherlands, and for anyone who shares the values ​​of democracy, international law and territorial integrity, ”she said. The Minister of Defense reported that the Netherlands had prepared for the needs of the International Criminal Court a mobile laboratory for forensic examination in Ukraine. This is very important for prosecuted in crimes.

She stressed that the Netherlands would continue to help the Ukrainian people in his desire to repel Russian aggression. “We will continue to make a significant contribution to the strengthening of Ukraine's military potential. Now and in the future, as long as it will take, ”Kaisa Ollogren said. Together with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Volodymyr Zelenskyy examined the samples of military equipment, which is transferred to Ukraine.

The President spoke with instructors who conduct training for Ukrainian servicemen, in particular on the use of modern Western weapons. The head of state also talked with Ukrainian defenders who undergo rehabilitation after combat wounds. Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is proud of its warriors. "Thank you for your service and wish you all the victory," he said.