Ukraine and Denmark officially sign security agreement: details
On February 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen signed an agreement on security cooperation and long—term support between Ukraine and Denmark in Lviv, reported the Office of the President.
According to the agreement, in 2024, Denmark's military assistance will amount to at least €1.8 billion. In addition, the Danish Fund for Ukraine has allocated €8.5 billion for ongoing support to Ukraine in 2023-2028.
Denmark will also "support efforts to ensure the full capability of the F-16, including by providing fighters, ammunition, training and exercises, as well as contributing to the long-term maintenance of the fighters and the creation of appropriate conditions in Ukraine."
In addition, the parties have confirmed their support for the development of Ukraine's navy, demining efforts, and Denmark's provision of high-tech military assistance, including drones, communications equipment, radars, and detection equipment.
The document also reaffirms support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, the path of reforms, cooperation in the defense industry, intelligence, cybersecurity, Ukraine's recovery, sanctions, and bringing the aggressor to justice.
Traditionally, the security agreement also stipulates that in the event of any new Russian invasion of Ukraine, the mechanism of consultations with Kyiv will be immediately activated. A group of countries that have signed similar security agreements with Ukraine will immediately discuss countermeasures.
It is worth noting that this agreement is bilateral. Ukraine, for its part, undertakes to implement the necessary reforms that promote democracy, the fight against corruption, and democratic control of the armed forces.
Ukraine has already signed similar agreements on security cooperation with Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. An agreement with the Netherlands is next in line.
Earlier, the G7 countries agreed to provide Ukraine with bilateral security guarantees at the NATO summit in Vilnius. More than 20 countries joined this initiative. The UK was the first country to sign the final agreement.
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