Ukraine has received a new €645 million defense package and a €20 million energy assistance package from Denmark. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the agreements, along with new British sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector, after returning from visits to Denmark and Ireland.
According to Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with European partners during the trips.
The main focus of the talks was supporting Ukraine through the winter. The parties discussed strengthening air defenses and providing assistance to the country’s energy infrastructure and railway network.
“We spoke with all our European partners about how to help Ukraine get through this winter. We discussed what each of them could do to strengthen air defenses and support the energy sector and railways. It is important that our partners are listening to us,” the president said.
Particular attention was also given to Ukraine’s accession negotiations with the European Union. Kyiv aims to close the two remaining negotiation clusters by the end of 2026 and accelerate further steps next year.
Zelenskyy discussed the issue with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
He also held talks with the prime ministers of Ireland, Poland, Italy and the Czech Republic, as well as the president of Lithuania.
In Dublin, Zelenskyy met with U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. According to the Ukrainian president, the discussions focused on efforts to bring peace closer.
“I thank our partners for their support and willingness to continue helping. We are defending Europe. We are fighting for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy concluded.
