Denmark Gives Ukraine $292 Million for Air Defense
The Danish government has given Ukraine 2.1 billion kroner (over $292 million) to help protect itself from Russian air attacks.
This money will be used to support the operation of F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine uses against Russia’s air targets. Denmark’s Defense Minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, said this is a priority because Ukraine needs to defend itself from Russian air strikes.
Denmark has already given Ukraine some F-16s, and President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Dec. 7 that the second batch had arrived.
In total, Denmark has given Ukraine around $7.5 billion worth of military aid since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. They were also the first country to directly buy military equipment from Ukraine.
Other countries are also teaming up with Denmark to support Ukraine, especially before a US change in government might affect their aid. A group of leaders from Denmark and other European countries reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine on Nov. 27.
They agreed that Russia is a long-term threat and called for stronger sanctions and better defense measures against Moscow’s aggression.
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