Zelenskyy Meets Queen of Denmark
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and other members of the Danish Royal Family during his visit to Copenhagen.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine values the Royal Family’s involvement in Danish and international organisations’ humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
"The Danish Royal Family’s statements and actions in support of Ukraine and its people mean a lot to us [...] We are grateful to the people of Denmark, its government and its parliament for powerful humanitarian, financial, and military aid for Ukraine. We will always remain grateful for [Denmark’s] support and the understanding that our fight for life and freedom is met with here," Office of the President of Ukraine quotes Zelenskyy.
Разом з Оленою @ZelenskaUA зустрілися з Її Високістю Королевою Данії Маргрете II та членами королівської родини.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 21, 2023
Висловили вдячність за підтримку всіх важливих гуманітарних зусиль. Дякуємо уряду, парламенту та всім громадянам Данії за солідарність з Україною. pic.twitter.com/e5pzS9HVt1
DR, a Danish media outlet, noted that Queen Margrethe II suspended her summer vacation to meet President Zelenskyy in person.
Together with the President @ZelenskyyUa had an audience with HRH Queen Margrethe II, HRH Crown Prince Frederik and HRH Crown Princess Mary. We are extremely grateful for Denmark's understanding and active position in helping Ukraine to fight for people and life🇩🇰🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/VXr5UiMwYM
— Олена Зеленська (@ZelenskaUA) August 21, 2023
Earlier on 21 August, President Zelenskyy addressed the members of the Danish Folketing (the parliament – ed.), thanking them for their assistance and assuring them that Ukraine would withstand the fight against Russia thanks to their support.
Following a meeting with Zelenskyy on 20 August, Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark, said that Denmark would give Ukraine 19 F-16s.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Minister of Defence of Denmark, said that Ukraine will only be able to use the F-16s on its own territory, to drive Russian forces out of Ukraine.
On 20 August, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a visit to the Netherlands that Ukraine will receive 42 F-16 fighter jets after Ukrainian pilots and engineers complete their training.