Denmark has signed an agreement with the United States to deploy American troops and equipment to its military bases. The document was signed on December 21 by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen in Washington, DC. 

Simultaneously with the signing of the agreement in Washington, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a press conference in Copenhagen that Denmark had allowed the United States to deploy troops and military equipment on its territory. For this purpose, the Pentagon will have three Danish air bases at its disposal. 

As the Prime Minister emphasized, the bilateral agreement is similar to those already signed by the United States with Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

At the signing ceremony, Blinken recalled that Denmark was one of the first countries to commit to providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and training Ukrainian pilots. Denmark has also promised to provide Ukraine with tanks, drones and ammunition worth $1 billion and to co-finance the delivery of new Swedish armored personnel carriers.

"All of this will help Ukraine defend its territory and its democracy," Blinken said.

He also called again on the US Congress to approve the request of President Joe Biden's administration for additional security funding, which includes military assistance to Ukraine.