Denmark has played a key role in unblocking the decision to purchase F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who noted that Ukraine is now working to ensure that F-16s begin to really protect Ukrainian skies, UNN reports.
"It was Denmark that played a key role in unblocking the F-16 decision for Ukraine. Matt, I thank you personally. We are working now to ensure that Ukrainian F-16s start to really protect the Ukrainian sky," Zelensky said during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
He noted that there is a new defense package from Denmark , the fifteenth one.
"Ammunition, drones and other weapons that our soldiers are waiting for . In addition, our delegations agreed to hold a joint bilateral Defense Industries Forum. Modernization and strengthening of arsenals based on the experience of modern warfare is one of our common priorities," Zelensky said.
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Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reportedthat Ukraine is actively preparing the infrastructure to service the F-16.