Denmark Funds Ukrainian Artillery Production Initiative

Ukraine has received 18 domestically produced Bohdana self-propelled howitzers, funded by Denmark, marking a significant step in NATO-aligned defense collaboration. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced this development at a meeting in Kyiv, highlighting that it is cheaper to produce weapons in Ukraine than to purchase them from the West. This agreement is part of a broader commitment by Denmark, which has pledged $115 million to support the Ukrainian defense industry. Meanwhile, Russian U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia warned that Western support for Ukraine's long-range strikes could escalate tensions into a direct conflict with NATO. NATO Military Committee Chair Rob Bauer insisted that Ukraine should not face restrictions in using supplied weapons for military effectiveness. Overall, there is a call for European countries to invest in Ukraine's arms production to enhance defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict.