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Zelenskyy arrives in Denmark in a bid to secure F-16s for Ukraine

Sunday, 20 August 2023, 18:15
Zelenskyy arrives in Denmark in a bid to secure F-16s for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: President’s Office

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Denmark after his visit to the Netherlands to discuss the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Source: President Zelenskyy on Twitter

Details: Zelenskyy said that he will meet Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Danish Royal Family, members of Foleting [the Danish parliament], and Danish business leaders.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "We expand our cooperation, prepare more good news for our warriors, and advance the issue of F-16s."

Background:

  • During a visit to the Netherlands on 20 August, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Netherlands agreed to provide Ukraine with 42 F-16 fighter jets after Ukrainian pilots and engineers complete exercises.
  • During a working visit to Sweden on 19 August, Zelenskyy met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, announcing that Ukraine and Sweden agreed to jointly produce and service Swedish-designed CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles, and discussed the possibility of Sweden supplying Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets.

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