Denmark’s Aid to Ukraine
Denmark shows solidarity with Ukraine through multifaceted and long-term support provided bilaterally and in concert with our partners and allies. Since the outbreak of the war, Danish support to Ukraine amounts to approx. €5.6 billion in military support and approx. €584 million in civilian contributions. Of the civilian support, approx. €362 million has been granted, and approx. €222 million has been committed to guarantees and guarantee schemes.
Together with our partners and friends in the EU we have adopted massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia. The EU has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and has made available around €81.9 billion to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Denmark has contributed to this amount, although the contribution to Ukraine through the EU has not been included in this overview of Danish support.
Defense assistance – €5-6 billion
Denmark is strongly committed to supporting Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian military aggression. Measured per capita and in absolute terms, this places Denmark among the very top contributors of military support to Ukraine. Denmark has provided substantial lethal and non-lethal military support to Ukraine in terms of weapons, equipment and other military assistance, including training, which is making a real difference for Ukraine’s ability to defend itself on the battlefield. Denmark is continuously looking at ways to further increase our assistance in order to meet evolving Ukrainian military requirements.
Humanitarian aid – €111.2 million
Since the beginning of the war, Denmark has contributed with approx. 111.2 million in humanitarian and acute support. The humanitarian support has been provided through the UN system, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, International Red Cross, and Danish civil society actors and their Ukrainian partners. The Danish contributions are directed where the humanitarian needs are highest and focuses on hard-to-reach areas as well as vulnerable groups. Specific focus is put on delivery of lifesaving aid and protection of civilians, including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), humanitarian mine action, gender based violence and protection of vulnerable groups, including women, children, refugees and internally displaced people.
Reconstruction – €172 million
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Ukrainian President Zelensky have agreed that Denmark will take on a special role in the reconstruction of the city of Mykolaiv. Denmark has supported acute reconstruction with a focus on accommodating the critical Ukrainian priorities in the energy sector, including the procurement of generators, water pipes, and heating appliances. The reconstruction support has a special focus on reconstruction of social infrastructure, water, heating, and energy supply as well as mine clearance.
Reform efforts - €20 million
Since the Russian invasion, projects in Ukraine under the Danish Eastern Neighbourhood Programme (DANEP) have been supported. These projects focus on the continued development of democracy and human rights, sustainable growth, green transition, and increased energy independence. Denmark is implementing and co-funding the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) in Ukraine, focusing in particular on promoting integrity, transparency and accountability of the reconstruction aid. Mykolaiv has become an Integrity City of the EUACI with the aim to develop best practices in this field.
Peace and stabilisation efforts, including accountability efforts - €18 million
Denmark initiated the Group of Friends for Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine in March 2022. Denmark was among 43 states referring the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court and has supported the Court financially. Danish national authorities have established procedures to collect evidence from Ukrainian victims who have fled to Denmark. Through the Peace and Stabilisation Programme in Ukraine, Denmark supports increased stabilisation, social cohesion, nuclear, cyber and general security, justice, appropriate handling of victims and evidence, and state legitimacy in Ukraine. Denmark contributes with the secondment of civilian advisors through the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine to assist with stabilisation and crisis management in the country.
Financial and private sector support - €250 million
Denmark has supported the state of Ukraine with a grant of €20 million through the World Bank to support critical government functions and public social service expenditures including salaries for teachers, health care workers and pensions. Additional financial support has been provided as a guarantee including subsidies of approx. €40 million through the World Bank to Ukraine. The guarantee covers a loan of €30 million to Ukraine for social payments, healthcare services and pensions as well. At the end of 2023, Denmark supported the International Development Association (IDA), which is part of the World Bank with approx. €7.6 million to address the social and economic consequences of the Russian intervention in Ukraine.
With the recent announcement of the approx. €13.4 million expansion of the private sector support under the Ukraine Fund, the Danish government has allocated a total of approx. €67 million to facilitate a state-funded loan and guarantee scheme of approx. €168 million under Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO). The objective is to facilitate trade with and investments in Ukraine by reducing the commercial risk. The funds are allocated to de-risking trade and investments with both private Ukrainian buyers as well as public Ukrainian buyers. In addition, the government has allocated approx. €115 million under the Ukraine Fund to facilitate a state guarantee of approx. €382 million for a wind project.
Health donations - €12.8 million
Denmark allocated approx. €12.8 million for health related donations in 2022, out of which approx. €8.1 million was spent on donations of medical supplies, including medical devices, medicines and personal protective equipment and approx. €4.7 million allocated to the WHO’s emergency appeal for Ukraine. The donations include medicine, vaccines, medical devices, and personal protective equipment and are coordinated with the EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre and relevant ministries and authorities. Additionally, Denmark has provided medical care to 200 Ukrainian patients within the Danish healthcare system.