Zelensky holds air defense, energy security talks with Nordic leaders

COPENHAGEN: Denmark said Tuesday it was hosting talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Nordic leaders to discuss military support, air defense and energy infrastructure security.

The meetings came as direct Ukraine-Russia talks, under US mediation, began in Abu Dhabi.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said his country was planning to donate 4.8 billion kroner ($720 million) in military aid to Ukraine.

Another 150 million kroner would be donated to Ukraine’s energy sector, Rasmussen told reporters.

“I am proud to welcome President Zelensky and the Nordic leaders to Denmark. The Ukrainians’ fight for a free Ukraine and a free Europe continues,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement.