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Denmark has announced the contribution of DKK 40 million (over $5.8 million) to Ukrainian energy systems damaged by recent Russia’s strikes.
The announcement was made on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
”Ukraine got through this winter in a good state with regards to its energy supply– this despite continuous attacks on and destruction of critical energy infrastructure. The last few weeks, Russia has increased its targeted attacks and we’ve seen extensive destruction against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Denmark provides 40 million DKK as a contribution to the necessary rebuilding in order for Ukraine to maintain its energy supply,” claims Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy.
The funding comes from the civil fund in the Danish government’s Ukraine Fund.
At the beginning of the war, Denmark also launched the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, a fund that was established in the multilateral organization Energy Community. It coordinates purchase and delivery of equipment to companies and utility companies.
”Energy security and supply is being used as a weapon against Ukraine to wear down Ukrainian citizens. From our side, we will do whatever we can to make their energy systems as robust and sustainable as possible,” stressed Lars Aagaard.
On March 12, the Danish government announced a military aid package worth about DKK 2.3 billion ($337 million) for Ukraine.
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