Zelensky given hero’s welcome: ‘Ukraine will prevail’
In a speech to an adoring crowd gathered outside Christiansborg (Parliament) Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky repeatedly thanked Denmark for its military contribution and the F-16 fighter jets, donated Sunday, and said he…
MoreRussian Ambassador: Danish F-16s will escalate conflict
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has warned that Moscow sees the donation of Danish F-16 fighters to Ukraine as an ‘escalation’ of the war. In a statement, Monday, the Ambassador said that…
MoreEditorials: F-16s donation could be a risky move
Leading newspapers warn this morning that Denmark’s donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is a risky, but necessary move. Following yesterday’s massive show of political and public support for President Zelensky in…
MorePolice admit Saudi export foul-up
The National Police have admitted they made a mistake last year by permitting the export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia that experts believe may be used in the war in Yemen. According…
MoreForeign Minister on Africa mission
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen arrived in Kenya, Monday, carrying a DKK300m (€40m) aid donation for a ‘peace and stabilisation’ programme centering on the Horn of Africa. In a press release ahead of…
MoreMaersk in cocaine bust
Shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that the biggest-ever seizure of cocaine in the Netherlands was smuggled into Rotterdam on one of its container vessels. In July, Dutch customs officials discovered 8 tonnes of…
MoreDenmark commits fighter jets to Ukraine as Zelensky visits
Denmark has agreed to donate 19 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Standing alongside Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky at the Skrydstrup Airbase in Jutland, Sunday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said ‘hopefully’ six jets could…
MoreZelensky lauded in Copenhagen today
President Zelensky will be given a hero’s welcome in Copenhagen today. After addressing parliament this morning, followed by an audience with Queen Margrethe, Mr Zelensky will give a speech at 12.15 to the…
MoreForeign Minister: No apology for Quran burnings
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has denied making any apology for the recent Quran burnings by Danish anti-Islamists. On August 14th his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, claimed to have received a personal phone…
MoreUK warns against travel to Denmark
The UK has warned against any unnecessary travel to Denmark following the spate of Quran burnings outside foreign embassies over the summer. The British Foreign Office said in a updated travel advisory, Friday:…
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