The Russian embassy in the kingdom said Denmark’s supply of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine would lead to an escalation of the conflict. Statement by the Russian Ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin published on the website of the diplomatic mission.
“Denmark sending 19 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine causes the conflict to escalate. Hiding behind the thesis that Ukraine should determine the terms of peace, Denmark, with its actions and words, is trying to leave Ukraine no choice but to continue the military conflict with Russia.”
He stressed that such a position of Copenhagen pushes Ukraine into the abyss and that its citizens are “doomed to new victims”. Despite such decisions of foreign states, the goals of Russia’s special operation in Ukraine will be achieved.
On the eve of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ready to send F-16 warplanes to Ukraine. Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Mette Frederiksen, announced that the country will send 19 F-16 fighter jets to Kiev, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. declarationAgreed with the Netherlands to deliver 42 more aircraft.
Previously in NATO in your name Condition for the transfer of the F-16 to Ukraine.