{
  "id": 16952175,
  "title": "'There cannot be business as usual with Russia' — Dutch minister urges Europe to step up for Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/there-cannot-be-business-as-usual-with-russia-dutch-minister-urges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T20:11:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/there-cannot-be-business-as-usual-with-russia-dutch-minister-urges-europe-to-step-up-for-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine faces another harsh winter amid ongoing Russian attacks, threatening its critical infrastructure. The Dutch government announced a 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) aid package to support Ukraine's economic recovery over the next three years. The aid will focus on energy and water facilities, along with training to prevent damage and maintain the facilities' functionality. Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma highlighted the importance of investing in Ukraine as a business opportunity and a sign of solidarity. He emphasized that the EU must play a more substantial political role in resolving the conflict and called for other European countries to increase their support, particularly before the winter sets in. Sjoerdsma stressed that business with Russia should not proceed as usual, given Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine.",
  "summary": "Ukraine is about to enter another harsh winter as Russian attacks continue crippling critical infrastructure, even before the coldest days set in. In an attempt to relieve Kyiv, the Dutch government on Oct. 28 outlined a package of non-military aid worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), to be disbursed over the next three years and directed toward the country's economic recovery. The Netherlands…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukraine faces harsh winter amid Russian attacks",
    "Dutch government offers 1.2 billion euro aid package",
    "Dutch minister urges EU to increase political role"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}