Press release
On the 3rd of July 2025 Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomes the President of the European Council António Costa, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Aarhus.
Here, they will discuss how the Danish EU Presidency can support Ukraine, amongst others the country’s path to EU membership.
”Ukraine belongs in the European Union. It is in both Denmark’s and Europe’s interest. Therefore, the Danish EU Presidency will do everything we can to help Ukraine on their way towards EU membership,” says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Increased military support, cooperation with the Ukrainian defence industry, and new sanctions against Russia are also topics of the meeting.
”We must strengthen Ukraine. And we must weaken Russia. The former by increasing military support. Ukraine is essential to Europe’s security. Our contribution to Ukraine is also a protection of our freedom. The latter, we will achieve with sanctions. We must increase pressure on Russia,” says Mette Frederiksen.
HM The King will receive the Ukrainian President for an audience. There will be a doorstep and a press conference during the visit.
For further information please contact the Prime Minister’s Press Office at +45 29 10 88 25.
