As part of the process of consolidating Ukraine's international support as well as the deterrence of Russian aggression, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra.

The heads of Ukrainian and Dutch diplomacy coordinated their positions amid ongoing diplomatic contacts with Russia in Europe. The Ministers noted the inadmissibility of Russia's demands to influence the nature of Ukraine's relations with NATO and the EU.

Dmytro Kuleba informed his Dutch counterpart about the current security situation near the Ukrainian border and in the zone of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict.

Wopke Hoekstra reaffirmed his unconditional support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and his commitment to the principle of "no decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine."

The Foreign Ministers also discussed the implementation of a comprehensive package of measures to deter Russia from a new wave of aggression in Europe, which covers three areas: political, economic, and security. In this context, Dmytro Kuleba stressed the importance of international efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense sector.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands praised the efforts of the Ukrainian leadership to implement reforms.

The Ministers agreed to continue to work closely together to bring those responsible for the MH17 crash to justice.