Zelenskyy and Danish PM Frederiksen discuss sanctions, budget, defense production
In a call, Ukraine's president pressed for tighter EU sanctions on Russia and outlined joint defense manufacturing plans with Denmark.
What to know
- Zelenskyy urges continued tightening of EU sanctions on Russia rather than easing them, citing Russia's escalation.
- Ukraine and Denmark discussed measures to help cover Ukraine's state budget deficit amid financial pressure.
- The two sides agreed to expand joint defense production, including building new facilities.
- Zelenskyy briefed Frederiksen on Russian attacks and Ukraine's efforts to counter jet-propelled Shahed drones.
“I thank Denmark for supporting this position, and I count on all our partners in Europe to remain united and work toward bringing about peace”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine · Interfax-Ukraine ↗ · Sep 21
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
Mette Frederiksen Prime Minister of Denmark
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Zelenskyy and Frederiksen hold call on sanctions and defense ties
The two leaders discussed EU sanctions policy toward Russia, options to help cover Ukraine's state budget deficit, and expanding joint defense production, including construction of new facilities. Zelenskyy also updated Frederiksen on Russian attacks and Ukraine's counter-Shahed efforts.
“When Russia constantly demonstrates its desire to escalate the war, the response must be to tighten sanctions, not the opposite…”
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first by Interfax-Ukraine, 1d ago
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🇩🇰🇺🇦 Zelensky: We discussed with Danish Prime Minister the sanctions direction of work within the European Union. We talked about the financial stability of Ukraine and solutions that can help cover our budget deficit. We also discussed our joint defense production, new
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