Denmark–Ukraine relations

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Danish-Ukrainian relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Ukraine

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Denmark–Ukraine relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Ukraine. Denmark has an embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine has an embassy in Copenhagen. Denmark recognized Ukraine on 31 December 1991, and diplomatic relations were established on 12 February 1992.[1]

Denmark supports Ukraine in line with the Eastern Partnership and has contributed to reforming various Ukrainian sectors. Denmark has been described as a key partner for Ukraine.[1]

Early ties[edit]

In 1918[2] or 1919,[3] Denmark recognized the Ukrainian People's Republic.[4]

Modern ties[edit]

During the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Prime Minister of Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen welcomed Ukraine in the European Union but said that Ukraine needed more reforms before they can join the European Union.[5] In 2004, to strengthen ties with Ukraine, Denmark opened an embassy in Ukraine.[6]

High level visits[edit]

Danish Foreign Minister Niels Helveg Petersen visited Ukraine in September 1998, during the visit, both countries signed an intergovernmental protocol on financial cooperation.[7] In March 2007, President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko visited Denmark, to hold meetings with Danish officials about signing energy, agricultural and food cooperation agreements.[8] In May 2011, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov invited Crown Prince Frederik to Ukraine.[9]

Anders Samuelsen and Volodymyr Groysman in Kyiv, 2018

Military cooperation[edit]

Ukrainian Air Force Il-76MD at Thule Air Base during "Northern Falcon"

Operation "Northern Falcon" (2009)[edit]

In March 2009, in Thule Air Base, American, Danish and Ukrainian air forces transported about 140,000 gallons of fuel and 17 tons of supplies from Thule Air Base to Station Nord, which is 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) away.[10] Ukraine assisted with an Ilyushin Il-76.[11]

Assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (2014–2022)[edit]

Denmark began taking part in the NATO-led capacity building of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014 after the War in Donbas. Denmark has taken part in the British-led training mission Operation Orbital after 2015 with a staff office, training teams, translators. Moreover soldiers from the Royal Danish Navy and Royal Danish Army have trained Ukrainian soldiers as well.[12]

In January 2022, Denmark supported Ukraine with 164 million DKK to support the Ukrainian defense as the Russo-Ukrainian crisis was continuing.[13]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Ukraine and Denmark". Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. ^ Dmytro Doroshenko (1973). History of Ukraine, 1917-1923 (2). Indiana University: Hetman Movement Leadership. Retrieved 7 June 2011. as early as July, 1918, the Danish government, through its consul in Kyjiv, Mr. Carlsen, initiated the establishment of de facto relations between Denmark and Ukraine.
  3. ^ "Political relations: History of Bilateral relations". Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. ^ Talmon, Stefan (1998). Recognition of Governments in International Law. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-826573-5.
  5. ^ "Danish prime minister: More reforms needed before Ukraine can join European Union". Kyivpost. 4 July 2002. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Denmark to strengthen ties with Ukraine, open embassy in Kiev". Newslibrary / DR. 28 December 2004. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  7. ^ "Danish foreign minister in Ukraine to open 100m-dollar credit line". NewsLibrary.com / Ukrainian Television First Programme. 9 September 1998. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  8. ^ "Yushchenko starts official visit to Denmark". forUm. 15 March 2007. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  9. ^ "Kronprins Frederik tager til Ukraine". Helsingør Dagblad (via Ritzau) (in Danish). 17 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Ukrainians, Danes, Americans resupply remote outpost". Air Force Space Command. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  11. ^ "Danish-Ukrainian Air Foce Cooperation". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  12. ^ "Forsvarets opgaveløsning i Ukraine" (in Danish). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Danmark lancerer ny millionstøtte til Ukraine" (in Danish). 16 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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