Opening negotiating clusters, strengthening sanctions against Russia, stable defense support for Ukraine, and strong cooperation between Europe and the United States – these are the expectations President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced regarding Denmark’s Presidency of the EU Council in his address at the gala evening marking its launch.

We’re working to get real results from our joint defense programs. Ukraine is ready – ready to open the accession clusters, ready to move forward with the negotiations, and ready for decisions that benefit both sides.

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.