Ruben Brekelmans
Ruben Brekelmans is a Dutch politician affiliated with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021, focusing on issues related to education, culture, and science. Recently, he made headlines during a visit to the University of Amsterdam where he faced disruptions from students and staff, prompting security intervention.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 3 | 7.67 | 0.16% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 69,899 | $155,000 | 248$ |
| Croatia | 3 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 6,300 | $68,000 | 104$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 22,703 | $1,700,000 | 1,016$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,442 | $700,000 | 602$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,885 | $240,000 | 162$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 10,088 | $250,000 | 131$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 5,738 | $69,000 | 57$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 74,395 | $1,500,000 | 774$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 71,467 | $340,000 | 250$ |
| Totals | 13 | 372,324,397 | 274,917 | $5,022,000 | 3,344$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Ruben Brekelmans expressed concerns regarding unclear aspects of the potential peace mission.
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Vietnam:
Ruben Brekelmans announced that the Netherlands will allocate $170 million to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
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Russia:
Ruben Brekelmans expressed that U.S. participation in the mission is important.
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Bulgaria:
Ruben Brekelmans stated that the coalition needs to discuss how a force would act in various scenarios related to escalation by Russia.
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Switzerland:
Ruben Brekelmans is the Dutch Defense Minister who commented on the necessary troop strength for the mission.
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Portugal:
Ruben Brekelmans is the Defence Minister of the Netherlands who emphasized the need for clarity on the coalition's mission.
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Canada:
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called American support very important for the mission in Ukraine.
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Ukraine:
Ruben Brekelmans expressed condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the different reality Ukrainians live in.
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Ukraine:
Ruben Brekelmans is mentioned as the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands involved in the new defense strategy.
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Croatia:
Ruben Brekelmans announced that the Netherlands will send two billion euros in aid to Ukraine.
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