This initiative was underscored in a recent meeting where Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Dmytro Klimenkov, engaged with Ales Vytechka, the Director of the Czech Intergovernmental Defense Cooperation Agency AMOS, alongside representatives from the Dutch and Danish defense sectors.
In this meeting, Klimenkov expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and substantial aid provided by these nations in Ukraine’s resistance against Russian aggression. He highlighted the ongoing reforms within the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, particularly the establishment of new agencies for defense and rear procurement. The discussion also covered Ukraine's immediate and long-term defense procurement priorities, emphasizing the country’s plans to amplify its domestic production capabilities for essential ammunition, mines, and drones.
Recent developments in defense aid include Denmark's commitment to contribute over 12 million euros towards bolstering the cyber resilience of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and Ministry of Defense systems, under the IT coalition framework. Concurrently, the Netherlands has pledged 87 million euros for artillery shell acquisitions for Ukraine, with an additional 25 million euros directed to the International Fund for Ukraine for equipment procurement. Furthermore, 10 million euros are allocated by the Dutch government to enhance Ukraine's cybersecurity infrastructure, as confirmed by Dutch Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren.
Adding to these collaborations, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky recently advocated for restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats and their families within the EU, signaling a firm stance in support of Ukraine. These collective efforts mark a significant stride in Ukraine's defense sector, consolidating international support and expertise to fortify its stand against external threats.
