Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen Vladimir Barbin in an interview with a newspaper “News” He noted that the Danish authorities did not adhere to any “red lines” in the supply of more and more new weapons to Ukraine, and did not consider the cost to the Ukrainian people of the escalation of the conflict.
According to him, the Danish side “believes that the West can inflict a military defeat on Russia in Ukraine.” As the diplomat noted, Denmark “does not think” about what fate awaits Ukraine and its citizens in case of further escalation of the conflict.
“Based on such perceptions, there are no “red lines” or bans for the transfer of more weapons in Copenhagen today, he said.
Barbin pointed out that Denmark recently created a $1 billion special fund to increase military aid to Kiev.
He also stated that Copenhagen transferred $900 million worth of weapons to Kiev, including anti-ship, anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems, mortars, armored personnel carriers, unmanned aerial vehicles and various ammunition. According to the ambassador, Denmark plans to send 19 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine in May and Leopard 1 tanks in the summer. In addition, the possibility of supplying F-16 warplanes to the Ukrainian side is being discussed.
“Danish instructors train Ukrainian soldiers,” added Barbin.
Former White House Representative declarationHe said that the supply of weapons to Kiev would not only help with the defense, but also allow the return of lost territories, including the Crimea.