Current events

The meeting focused on expectations from Denmark’s Presidency – primarily, the opening of Ukraine's EU accession negotiating clusters, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and continued military assistance to Ukraine, including defense funding and joint weapons production.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an audience with King Frederik X of Denmark.

In Denmark, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the “Future of Ukraine” award to 11-year-old volunteer Jens Fogh Thomsen for supporting Ukrainian children.

The signing of a memorandum between Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and the U.S. company Swift Beat, LLC will enable scaling up the production of interceptor drones capable of shooting down large numbers of Shaheds. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The company will produce interceptor drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to destroy Russian UAVs and missiles, quadcopters for reconnaissance, surveillance, fire adjustment, and logistics, as well as medium-class strike drones for engaging enemy targets.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with representatives of companies – members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The leaders discussed, among other things, the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on Egypt and other countries in the Middle East.

The Head of State thanked the President of Azerbaijan for assisting in the evacuation of Ukrainians from Iran, for humanitarian aid, and for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Volodymyr Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine will always support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan as well.