THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A veteran diplomat who was appointed lower than three weeks in the past to advertise Dutch involvement within the reconstruction of Ukraine has give up over remarks he made - reportedly about Russia - in a brand new e book, the federal government introduced Thursday.

The Dutch international ministry stated that Ron van Dartel would step down with speedy impact. Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher “respects the decision and has accepted his resignation,” the ministry stated in a press release.

Van Dartel, a former Dutch ambassador to Serbia, Poland and Russia, give up over feedback he made to the writer of a brand new e book. Dutch broadcaster RTL reported that they embrace him saying “Ukrainians are also Russians. We must not forget that. That is the reality.”

The ministry stated Van Dartel’s feedback had been made earlier than his appointment earlier this month, however solely revealed after he took up his new position.

Van Dartel “has realized that he can no longer function credibly with the statements made and has therefore decided to resign his position immediately,” the ministry stated.

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