In a significant development aimed at strengthening regional security, Sergiy Kyslytsya, the First Deputy Head of the Office of the Ukrainian President, met with Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, the Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The meeting, which took place at the President’s office on April 20, 2026, focused on joint defense production and long-term security cooperation between the two nations.

During the discussions, Kyslytsya expressed gratitude towards Denmark for its consistent support since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He highlighted the ongoing political consensus in Denmark in favor of supporting Ukraine. Key topics included the ‘Build with Ukraine’ initiative, which aims at the joint production of defense products, including the development of unmanned systems in Denmark. These collaborative efforts underscore a mutual interest in advancing defense-industrial cooperation.

Moreover, the talks covered broader aspects such as the global political situation, strategies to increase pressure on Russia, and concerted efforts to facilitate Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. Both parties committed to continuing their collaboration to achieve a dignified peace and further geopolitical cooperation.