Denmark announces €643 million military aid package for Ukraine during Zelenskyy's visit
Denmark has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 4.8 billion Danish kroner (approximately €643 million), along with additional emergency funding to support the country's energy sector.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced the military assistance on Nov. 10 following consultations with parliament's Foreign Policy Committee, according to Danish broadcaster DR.
"We consulted the committee today on the 32nd donation package for Ukraine, worth 4.8 billion kroner in military support," Rasmussen said.
The package was announced during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Copenhagen.
Denmark will also provide an emergency grant of 150 million kroner (approximately €20 million) for Ukraine's energy sector, according to hromadske.
Rasmussen said Denmark wanted to use Zelenskyy's visit to demonstrate that Ukraine could continue to count on Danish support.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining substantial military assistance to ensure Ukraine remains in the strongest possible position.
During his Nov. 10 visit, Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Nordic leaders and Danish government officials.
He is also expected to address Denmark's parliament, the Folketing, on Nov. 11.
The announcement comes as Ukraine continues to face Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure ahead of winter.