Following independence, Ukraine August 24, 1991 Denmark recognized Ukraine on December 31, 1991. On February 12, 1992, diplomatic relations were established between Ukraine and Denmark. From 1993 to 2004, the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Copenhagen provided ambassadors concurrently. On April 7, 2005 the first Ambassador of Ukraine Natalia Zarudna with residence in Copenhagen, presented his credentials to Queen Margrethe II.