Denmark launches a new support program for Ukraine. It will allocate €1 billion for reconstruction

Denmark has launched a new program to support Ukraine for 2023, within which it will allocate one billion euros.

This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Lars Lücke Rasmussen, at a briefing in Odesa, Ukrinform reports.

According to him, the main goal of the program is the restoration of Ukraine. Denmark will pay special attention to the reconstruction of Mykolayiv.

Rasmussen emphasized that he condemns the Russian missile strikes on Mykolayiv, but they add to Denmarkʼs determination to support Ukraine.

"Ukraine reminds us that freedom is not given as a gift. Freedom must be fought for. As long as you fight, Denmark will be with you," he said.

• The Danish government has agreed to create a fund with a total sum of seven billion Danish kroner (one billion dollars) for civil, military and economic aid to Ukraine. The funds of the fund are intended for assistance in 2023. In addition to this, in 2024-2027, funds are reserved that can contribute to covering the costs of replacing military equipment. These funds are from military contributions made in 2022 and 2023.