Netherlands to allocate 2.5 bln in aid for Ukraine

MOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax) - The Netherlands has decided to allocate 2.5 billion in aid for Ukraine, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said.

"Had a conversation with [Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte]. Thanked for the decision to allocate 2.5 billion euros to help Ukraine," Ukrainian media quoted Zelensky as saying on his social account.

"We appreciate the Netherlands' support! We keep working together to increase defense capability, energy stability, and restore critical infrastructure," he said.