The new Danish Chief of Defense, General Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard, has arrived in Ukraine. The general met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
"Kyiv hosted a visit by the newly appointed Danish Chief of Defense, General Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard. From the first day of the full-scale invasion, Denmark has been on the side of Ukraine, defending democracy and freedom," Syrskyi noted.
Also present at the meeting was the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov.
During the meeting, the commanders discussed the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army in various areas and explored ways and opportunities for further support from the Danish government.
"Taking the opportunity, I thanked the Danish government and people for the systematic support of the Ukrainian military," added Syrskyi.
Photo: Syrskyi and Umerov met with the new Danish army commander (t.me/osirskiy)
Photo: Syrskyi and Umerov met with the new Danish army commander (t.me/osirskiy)
Assistance from Denmark
Denmark is one of Ukraine's partner countries, providing military and humanitarian assistance and supporting sanctions against Russia. Additionally, a security guarantee agreement was concluded between Denmark and Ukraine.
Denmark joined the aviation coalition for training and transfer of F-16 fighters. The country also transferred all its artillery to the Ukrainian army.
Furthermore, Denmark became the first country to procure weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.