In Copenhagen, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.
Today, Denmark allocated a new €645 million defense package for Ukraine. The funding will go toward the procurement of attack drones, including Ukrainian-made ones, ammunition for F-16s, as well as Ukrainian interceptor drones and the PURL initiative.
“A very timely and substantial boost, just as Russia is carrying out its ballistic campaign against our energy infrastructure, water supply, heating, and everything that makes up normal life,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored.
The leaders also discussed additional humanitarian support. Ahead of the fourth anniversary of Kherson’s liberation from the Russians, Denmark has also decided to support our people specifically in the Kherson region. Denmark allocated a €20 million energy package for the region.
“It is very important that Denmark focuses on direct support for our communities. A lot has been done in the Mykolaiv region thanks to these efforts. We are counting on them to continue,” the President noted.
The meeting also covered the results of cooperation between Ukraine and Denmark under the Drone Deal, the development of joint production, and work on the FREYJA anti-ballistic program. This year, Denmark allocated $100 million for the procurement of Ukrainian drones and other weapons under the Drone Deal. For its part, Ukraine will share its experience in using these very weapons with its Danish partners.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Mette Frederiksen, the Danish Government and Parliament, and all the people of Denmark for their unwavering support, truly strong decisions, and leadership in protecting lives and values.
