Zelenskyy meets Nordic leaders in Denmark to discuss military support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark to meet Nordic leaders and discuss urgent military support, energy protection, and defense industry collaboration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Tuesday for talks with Nordic heads of government focused on strengthening military assistance and European security. Hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the summit includes leaders from across the region, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Discussions center on Ukraine's urgent winter requirements, particularly air defense capabilities and the protection of energy infrastructure against ongoing Russian attacks. Ahead of the meetings, Zelenskyy indicated plans to explore establishing local offices in Denmark and Norway to advance joint defense industrial projects. This includes collaboration on the Freyja air defense system alongside Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen.
The gathering underscores ongoing regional coordination as Nordic nations evaluate further strategic support for Kyiv.
Sources: Aftenposten, Berlingske, Dagens Industri, DR, VG.
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
Earlier coverage
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