Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine and F-16 delivery

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced a $247.4 million military aid package for Ukraine.

The Guardian reported, according to Ukrinform.

"Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark had agreed a military aid package for Ukraine worth 1.7 billion kroner ($247.4 million)," the statement said.

"Time does not help Ukraine, only action counts on the battlefield. Ukraine’s fight for freedom is our fight," she said.

In addition, Denmark will provide Ukraine with its first F-16 fighter jets this summer, the country's Defence Ministry said.

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