Denmark to send artillery worth billions to Ukraine

The Danish government announced a new military donation to war-torn Ukraine valued at 2.3 billion kroner, marking the 16th aid package which includes artillery and ammunition. Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen highlights the package as a significant contribution to Ukraine’s fight for freedom, featuring additional Caesar artillery systems and associated ammunition. The package is funded through the Ukraine Fund and is a collaboration with allies such as France, Estonia, and the Czech Republic. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emphasizes Europe’s political and economic resolve to support Ukraine, especially with artillery ammunition, and hopes other countries will quickly join the effort. Denmark has pledged total support of 39.2 billion kroner from 2022 to 2028, with 25.3 billion kroner remaining in the fund for future use.