Denmark has allocated a new €645 million defence aid package for Ukraine. The funds will primarily be used to purchase attack and interceptor drones, as well as ammunition for F-16 fighter jets and to finance the PURL programme.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the package following a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
“This is a very timely and significant reinforcement, coming just as Russia is conducting its ballistic missile campaign against our energy infrastructure, water supply, heating and everything that makes normal life possible,” Zelensky said.
The talks also addressed additional humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. In particular, Denmark has decided to support residents of Kherson region with a €20 million energy assistance package.
According to the President, the decision is symbolic ahead of the fourth anniversary of Kherson’s liberation from Russian forces.
“It is very important that Denmark focuses on directly supporting our communities. Much has already been achieved in Mykolaiv region thanks to these efforts. We hope they will continue,” Zelensky said.
The meeting also covered the results of cooperation under the Drone Deal initiative, the development of joint production facilities and progress on the Freyja anti-ballistic missile programme, which is particularly important amid intensifying Russian air attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure.
Earlier, Zelensky announced plans to open offices for the Freyja project in Denmark and Norway. The programme is currently being developed with the participation of 10 countries. The Freyja missile defence system is intended to provide a more affordable alternative to the US-made Patriot system.
During his visit to Denmark, Zelensky is also scheduled to have an audience with King Frederik X and hold separate meetings with the prime ministers of Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland.
