President Zelenskyy discussed bilateral issues and the Ukrainian formula for peace with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who expressed his desire to help restore peace in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen the Russian air terror, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, ammunition supplies, support for the energy sector, accelerating the delivery of aid packages, and speeding up the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine.
In 2023, global military spending reached a record high of $2,443 billion, with the United States, China and Russia being the largest spenders, driven by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other armed conflicts around the world.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO should play a greater role in coordinating long-term assistance to Ukraine, including immediate needs on the battlefield, predictable financial support, and aid coordination.
Poland and Denmark discussed the creation of an effective European missile and air defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome to protect the region.
Ukrainian pilots are in the final stages of training on F-16 fighter jets in Denmark and the United States, practicing strikes on small targets and improving their skills for real combat missions in Ukraine.
Denmark plans to expand conscription to include women and to extend the period of military service from approximately 4 months to 11 months, with the aim of increasing the annual number of recruits to 5,000.
Europe must increase military spending to deter a more aggressive Russia, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is preparing to continue active international work in the coming weeks to sign new agreements that will strengthen the military and urban defense.
Denmark announces the start of preparations for the 16th military aid package to Ukraine and hopes to provide F-16 fighter jets by summer.
The Ukrainian and Danish delegations agreed to hold a joint bilateral defense-industrial forum to modernize their armies based on the lessons of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Shmyhal met with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to discuss further support for Ukraine, reforms and EU integration, as well as a business conference between the two countries.
The Danish Prime Minister expressed hope that Ukraine would receive Danish F-16 fighter jets by the summer due to ongoing preparations and infrastructure work.
Ukraine's Prime Minister and relevant ministers will visit the border with Poland today to resolve the export blockade, although it is unclear whether Polish officials will be present.
According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Denmark played a key role in providing Ukraine with the opportunity to purchase F-16 fighter jets.
Denmark and Ukraine sign an agreement that confirms Denmark's long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, including at least €1. 8 billion in aid and Danish support for Ukraine's air force as part of an aviation coalition.
President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.
Denmark has announced military aid worth $250 million, including ammunition and drones, for Ukraine's needs on the battlefield.
The Chairman of NATO's Military Committee said that Western countries were too optimistic in 2023 that Ukraine would quickly defeat Russia with the weapons and training provided, and that they should now be careful not to be too pessimistic about Ukraine's chances in 2024.
Denmark decided to transfer all its artillery to Ukraine and called on Europe to provide Kyiv with more air defense systems and ammunition.
Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.
President Zelenskyy will visit Germany and France on February 16 to meet with Chancellor Scholz and President Macron, and then address the Munich Security Conference on February 17, where he will meet with, among others, US Vice President Kamala Harris.
Five EU leaders call on the bloc to fulfill its promises and provide Ukraine with enough weapons.