Ukraine, Denmark ink landmark deal to produce weapons on Danish soil: ‘This is paramount both in terms of security and investment’

Kyiv struck a landmark deal with Denmark Friday that paves the way for Ukrainian companies to jointly produce weapons on Danish soil.

It marks the first time Kyiv will open military production facilities overseas as it looks to fend off escalating Russian aggression in its war with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.

Denmark is investing $5 million in the venture, aimed at supporting Ukrainian defense startups, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin wrote on Facebook following the signing ceremony in Copenhagen.

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