Denmark is providing Ukraine with 150 million Danish kroner (over $21 million, or around €20 million) in emergency aid to support the energy sector. This was announced on 10 November 2026 by the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The new funding was announced against the backdrop of systematic Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Copenhagen. Interfax-Ukraine reports this, citing the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Denmark is providing 150 million kroner (over $21 million) in emergency aid to Ukraine’s energy sector.
- The funds are intended to support the energy supply in the face of Russian attacks.
- The aid was announced on 10 November during Mr Zelenskyy’s visit to Denmark.
- Copenhagen has also announced its 32nd military aid package, worth 4.8 billion kroner.
- The timing of the funds’ arrival and the specific allocation of the new energy aid have not yet been specified.
Denmark is providing emergency aid to the Ukrainian energy sector
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen of Denmark stated that the new funding should help Ukraine ensure a stable energy supply following Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
A statement from the Danish Foreign Ministry emphasises that Russia is deliberately attacks the energy sector and Ukraine’s water infrastructure, in an attempt to deprive the population of the basic necessities of life.
Rasmussen emphasised that Denmark continues to support Ukrainians and is allocating an additional 150 million kroner in emergency funding for this purpose.
The aid was announced in the run-up to winter, when damage to the power grid poses additional risks to electricity and heating supplies.
At present, it is not clear what mechanisms will be used to allocate the new funds, nor exactly what equipment is planned to be purchased. The dates on which the funding is due to be received have not yet been announced either.
Denmark has announced a new military package worth €643 million
In addition to emergency support for the energy sector, on 10 November the Danish government announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth 4.8 billion Danish kroner, or approximately €643 million.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced this following consultations with the parliamentary committee on foreign affairs.
This is now the 32nd military aid package from Denmark. According to the Danish news agency Ritzau, a significant portion of the new funding is to be channelled towards strengthening Ukraine’s air defences.
The total amount allocated to the two announced aid programmes is therefore 4.95 billion Danish kroner. Military support and emergency funding for the energy sector are separate packages.
Zelenskyy has arrived in Denmark for talks with Northern European leaders
The announcement of the aid coincided with the Ukrainian President’s visit Vladimir Zelensky to Copenhagen on 10 November.
Talks with the Prime Minister of Denmark are scheduled to take place during the visit Mette Frederiksen, government representatives and leaders from Northern European countries.
Among the main topics of the meetings were continued military support for Ukraine, Strengthening air defence, cooperation between defence enterprises and the protection of energy infrastructure from Russian attacks.
The Ukrainian President is also due to address the Danish parliament — the Folketing — on 11 November.
The Danish Foreign Minister explained that Copenhagen intends to use Mr Zelenskyy’s visit to demonstrate its readiness to continue supporting Ukraine.
As of 10 November, the decision to allocate emergency energy aid has been announced. However, the specific timetable for its provision and the list of projects set to receive funding are yet to be finalised.
