According to Kim, the disbursement was approved at the latest meeting of the Coordinating Committee that oversees the partnership between Denmark and Mykolayiv Oblast.
The funds will be directed toward meeting the region's urgent needs, particularly emergency energy infrastructure repairs. Kim emphasized that all aid funding will be under continuous monitoring by anti-corruption bodies.
In March 2023, Denmark signed a memorandum pledging to take a leading role in the reconstruction of Mykolayiv and its surrounding areas.
In November 2023, Denmark allocated $42.9 million for Mykolayiv Oblast to prepare for winter. The funds were used to purchase and install equipment for heating and water supply, and to help rebuild critical social infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region.