Polls in Denmark highlight public opinion on sending warplanes to Ukraine
A Voxmeter poll conducted for Ritzaus Office reveals that most Danes oppose the transfer of Danish warplanes to Ukraine. The survey shows that a clear majority does not support handing over air power to Kyiv, signaling cautious public sentiment about military assistance from Denmark.
When asked whether Denmark should take the lead and provide its fighter jets to Ukraine, only about 18 percent responded affirmatively, while roughly 60 percent disagreed. The remaining respondents offered no clear stance or did not know how to answer, illustrating a divided but leaning cautious public mood on this sensitive issue.
Looking at the wider picture, about 41 percent of Danes believe that if other nations decide to send fighter aircraft to Ukraine, Copenhagen should follow suit. Conversely, 34 percent reacted negatively to this suggestion, and a quarter of those surveyed admitted uncertainties about the question or preferred not to answer.
Earlier discussions reported that the United States and the European Union were weighing the possible delivery of F 16 jets to Ukraine through Denmark and the Netherlands, indicating ongoing deliberations among allies about how best to support Kyiv while managing regional and political dynamics.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in response to requests for military help from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The decision was framed as a protective action for Donbass and led to a broad set of sanctions from the United States and its allies, marking a significant escalation in the conflict and shaping international policy for years to come.
Several media outlets reported the unfolding events and the reactions of governments worldwide as the crisis intensified, while various commentaries and expert analyses explored the implications for security, defense planning, and alliance dynamics in Europe and beyond.