Zelensky Seeks Air Defenses at Nordic Talks in Denmark

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Denmark on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for talks with Nordic leaders on military assistance, air defenses and protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Danish authorities said.“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.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.Nordic countries are among Ukraine’s main supporters. Zelensky also visited Oslo in late October for meetings with American envoys.The Denmark visit coincides with the start of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, mediated by the US, in Abu Dhabi.“Almost five years after the full-scale invasion, the rain of bombs targeting civilians, relief centres, and water and heating plants continues. That is why we must stand firm,” Frederiksen said.Copenhagen police announced increased security in public spaces for the coming days and a ban on drone flights over the capital until Nov. 12.The visit comes as Russian attacks place growing pressure on Ukraine’s energy system ahead of winter. A massive assault overnight on Nov. 2-3 knocked three power plants offline, forcing emergency electricity cuts in Kyiv, the surrounding region and the Dnipropetrovsk region. Subsequent disruptions also affected water supplies and public transport in the capital.Zelensky has urged partners to accelerate deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles to protect critical infrastructure. On Nov. 6, he warned that Ukrainian intelligence indicated Russia was preparing further attacks on energy facilities, civilian infrastructure and bridges across the Dnipro River. Other Topics of Interest Ukraine Opens Abu Dhabi Talks With Western Partners Ahead of Russia Meeting Ukraine’s delegation has begun consultations with Western partners in Abu Dhabi ahead of planned three-way talks with the US and Russia. On Nov. 9, Zelensky said the EU would use an emergency assistance mechanism to speed support for Ukraine after discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He identified Kyiv, the Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Donetsk regions, and Kherson as facing particularly difficult electricity, water and heating conditions. The leaders also discussed additional energy and humanitarian assistance for winter.Meanwhile, Ukraine’s delegation opened consultations with Western partners in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 to coordinate positions before negotiations with Russia. Delegation leader Rustem Umerov said Kyiv’s priorities included ending hostilities, securing reliable postwar security guarantees, economic recovery and humanitarian measures. Representatives of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission joined the initial consultations. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.