Sjoerd Sjoerdsma

“However successful you are on the battlefield, it’s also essential that energy systems, hospitals and food production keep ticking over,”

Sjoerd Sjoerdsma · said 2026-10-28 · reported 2026-10-28

Sjoerdsma emphasized during a visit to Kyiv that energy systems, hospitals, and food production must continue functioning regardless of battlefield success.

“Support for recovery and reconstruction can’t wait for a ceasefire. Ukraine needs our help right now – military support but also social and economic assistance,”

Sjoerd Sjoerdsma · said 2026-10-28 · reported 2026-10-28

Sjoerdsma said during a visit to Kyiv that Ukraine needs immediate military, social, and economic assistance alongside recovery efforts.