Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine in 2024
The Danish government and parliament have announced an agreement to increase funding for the Ukraine Fund, a mechanism for long-term military support for Ukraine, by another 4.4 billion Danish kroner (590 million euros) in 2024.
This was announced on April 25 by the Danish Ministry of Defense.
The Danish political parties and the government agreed to increase the Ukrainian Fund given that most of the funds allocated in 2024 have already been used, while “there is a need for further significant military support for Ukraine this year.”
“It is very important to show the Ukrainians that we support them in the current serious situation,” commented Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
The additional funds will be used primarily for direct military support to Ukraine in the form of weapons, other military equipment, and training programs. This includes ordering weapons from manufacturers and financing initiatives of other countries.
Author - Olena Madiak, 25/04/2024
