(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU said this in a press release, Ukrinform reports.

"The grant of EUR 1.3 million (DKK 10 million) will be financed through Denmark's development assistance as part of its civilian support for Ukraine," the statement said.

The funds can only be disbursed once the Finance Act has been adopted by the Danish Parliament.

Denmark plans to spend the funds on the restoration of Ukrainian buildings, monuments, and museums that have been destroyed by Russian bombs. The funds will be channeled through a new Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund.

"I am proud that Denmark is once again taking the lead by contributing to the reconstruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage. Cultural heritage plays a vital role in the Ukrainian people's national identity and sense of self. I sincerely hope that my European colleagues will follow suit, because the war in Ukraine is not only fought on the battlefield – it is also about the Ukrainian people's right to preserve their culture, their language, and their connection to the values and places that define their nation," Danish Minister for Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt said.

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Thanking Denmark for its contribution to supporting Ukraine's cultural heritage and for the opportunity to present the Fund and discuss ways to assist Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture Tetyana Berezhna said that Russian aggression represents "one of the most extensive cases of cultural devastation in Europe since the Second World War."

"Addressing this challenge requires innovative solutions and concentrated efforts within a dedicated framework. That is why we are establishing the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund (UCHF). The Fund unites the resources of governments, international organizations, experts, and partners with the aim not only of preserving our cultural heritage, but also of ensuring the sustainable development of culture as a cornerstone of Ukraine's identity and resilience," Berezhna added.

Illustrative photo: flickr / Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU

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