The government of Denmark said on Tuesday the country will donate 2.3 billion kronor ($337 million) to purchase artillery pieces, mortars, and ammunition for Ukraine in the midst of its war with Russia.
It said the donation will pay for French-made Caesar artillery systems, mortars, and ammunition and will be financed via a fund established for Ukraine at more than 69.1 billion kronor.
The Caesars are financed in collaboration with France and 155mm shells are funded in partnership with Estonia and the Czech Republic, the Danish government noted.
It did not give further details on transferring the funds and sending the arms to Ukraine.
Kyiv has asked for more arms and warned it was running out of ammunition.
“Artillery systems and mortars are highly sought after by Ukraine,” said Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
“These donations are being made in cooperation with our allies and are an important signal that on a broad front we are supporting Ukraine.”
US President Joe Biden has ordered $300 million in much-needed aid for Ukraine while Congress continues to block a far larger package, the White House said Tuesday.
“Today, on behalf of President Biden, I’m announcing an emergency package of security assistance and $300 million worth of weapons and equipment to address some of Ukraine’s pressing needs,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
