The Kingdom of Denmark has announced a grant of 1.3 million euros aimed at restoring Ukrainian cultural heritage that has been damaged due to Russia's invasion. This information was confirmed by the Danish EU presidency press service.
The funding will be allocated through the newly established Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund and can be utilized for the restoration of damaged buildings, monuments, and museums.
The initiative was presented during an informal meeting of European culture ministers. The primary goal of the event is to encourage other countries to follow Denmark's example and support Ukrainian culture.
"I am proud that Denmark is once again taking the lead in restoring Ukraine's cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is vital for the national identity and self-awareness of the Ukrainian people. I sincerely hope that my European colleagues will follow our lead, as the war in Ukraine is not only fought on the battlefield — it also concerns the right of Ukrainians to preserve their culture, language, and connection to the values and places that shape their nation," said Danish Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt.
Ukrainian Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna also pointed out that Russia is intentionally destroying Ukrainian culture and its symbols — to date, over 1,600 cultural heritage sites have been damaged, with 27 completely destroyed.
She emphasized that to overcome these losses, Ukraine is creating a Cultural Heritage Fund that will unite the resources of governments, international organizations, and experts to preserve and restore national culture.
Denmark will also provide 1.1 billion Danish kroner for a new military aid package to Ukraine, covering naval support, tank maintenance, and training programs for Ukrainian troops.