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Denmark to invest $96 million in Ukraine's defence capabilities – photo

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 18:38
Denmark to invest $96 million in Ukraine's defence capabilities – photo
Danish flag. Stock photo: Getty Images

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that her government will allocate DKK 1 billion (approximately US$96 million) to strengthen Ukraine’s defence industry.

Source: European Pravda, citing DR, Danish media agency

Details: Frederiksen is on a visit to Ukraine on 19 November.

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On the same day, she announced during a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that DKK 1 billion (approximately $96 million) would be allocated to Ukraine’s defence industry.

Quote: "We can only have peace in Europe if we can defend ourselves." 

 
Danish PM meets Zelenskyy.
Photo: DR

The public broadcaster revealed that Frederiksen also urged other European countries to follow Denmark’s example and donate more money to Ukraine.

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Journalists noted that the funds will come from Denmark's Fund for Ukraine and will be directed towards producing Ukrainian weaponry.

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