Ukrainian president meets Nordic leaders in Denmark over winter defense needs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Nordic heads of government in Denmark to discuss urgent air defense needs and joint defense manufacturing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Tuesday to meet with Nordic heads of government for talks focused on military aid and European security.
Hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the summit brought together leaders from across the region, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Discussions centered on Ukraine's immediate winter priorities, particularly bolstering air defense capabilities and safeguarding critical energy infrastructure against ongoing Russian attacks.
Ahead of the working meetings, Zelenskyy indicated plans to discuss opening defense liaison offices in Denmark and Norway. These offices aim to advance joint defense industrial cooperation, including work on the Freyja air defense system alongside Norwegian contractor Kongsberg Gruppen.
Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Industri, DR, VG (Verdens Gang)
Sources
- Dagens Industri — Zelenskyj träffar nordiska ledare i dag
- Berlingske — Zelenskyj kommer til Danmark og taler med nordiske statsledere
- DR — Zelenskyj lægger i dag vejen forbi Danmark
- Aftenposten — Zelenskyj er i Danmark i dag og vil møte nordiske ledere. Støre deltar også.
- VG (Verdens Gang) — Zelenskyj til DR: Skal diskutere å åpne kontor i Danmark og Oslo
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