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Denmark opens new embassy office in Mykolaiv 

On January 26th, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen's visited Mykolaiv and officially opened Denmark's new embassy office in the city.
Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Minister Kuleba hoisting flags at the newly opened office on January 26th, 2024

This visit marked an important step forward as Denmark delivers on its special commitment to support the reconstruction of this Ukrainian city and region.

Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated, "Ukraine is still fighting for Europe's freedom and security. We must support them in that, and that is why we are one of the countries that provide the most support to Ukraine relative to our size. We have a special responsibility to rebuild Mykolaiv, and with the opening of the embassy office, we can streamline the reconstruction”.

Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Mykolaiv on January 26th, 2024
Background

Before Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Mykolaiv was the home for approx. 500.000 citizens. Russia’s continued attacks have forced citizens to flee. It is estimated that 230.000 citizens remain in Mykolaiv.

The embassy office in Mykolaiv works under the instruction of the Royal Danish Embassy in Kyiv. Together, the embassy office and the Royal Danish Embassy in Kyiv constitute Denmark’s diplomatic presence in Ukraine.

For further information, please contact press adviser Carl-Emil Søe [email protected] and (+45) 2163 8986.