Denmark has already provided €170 million in aid to Mykolaiv region, says Kim

Flags of Ukraine and Denmark at 8* Prychal in Mykolaiv, photo by NikVesti

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Mykolaiv region has received €340 million in aid from international partners, half of which was provided by Denmark.

This was reported by Vitalii Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, in an interview with Nataliia Moseichuk.

«I appreciate this partnership because they really want to help and really don't want anything in return. More than €340 million in aid has been provided to the Mykolaiv region, of which more than €170 million came from Denmark. In other words, they covered more than half of all the aid.

They have now approved a three-year aid plan for us. We are moving from humanitarian and social projects to economic projects in order to implement them. They clearly understand what we need,» said Vitalii Kim.

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Denmark's cooperation with Mykolaiv

Back in March 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking before the Danish Parliament, called on the country to take «patronage» over Mykolaiv after the end of the full-scale war.

Just five months later, in August 2022, Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych and Danish Minister for International Development Flemming Møller Mortensen signed a memorandum of cooperation. It provides for joint work on the formation of reconstruction projects and the involvement of investors from different countries in the restoration of Mykolaiv. Currently, the Danish Embassy also has an office in the city.

In January 2023, representatives of Denmark and Ukraine met in Mykolaiv to discuss plans for the further restoration of the city.

Throughout 2024, the Kingdom of Denmark allocated at least $21 million, $17.2 million, €33.5 million, and €44 million to the reconstruction of the Mykolaiv region.

In total, about 60% of the aid that Denmark provides to Ukraine goes to Mykolaiv and the region, said Ambassador Ole Egberg Mikkelsen. He also outlined his vision for the post-war reconstruction of Mykolaiv with pedestrian-friendly conditions and cycling infrastructure.

While in Mykolaiv, the ambassador explained that Denmark will help Mykolaiv rebuild and modernise its shipbuilding capabilities after the war.

Denmark is also involved in the reconstruction of the Mykola Arkas Lyceum, preserving its authentic appearance, and the restoration of residential areas in Mykolaiv damaged by shelling.

The ambassador also supported the idea of creating a Danish quarter or park in Mykolaiv, but for now, this idea remains just that.

Denmark has also expressed interest in privatising the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant.

In turn, the deputy mayor of Mykolaiv, Serhii Korenev, said that Denmark plans to help the city over the next 10 years. The country plans to move away from «quick projects» and invest 75 million euros in the region each year.