Denmark says it remains open to possible troop deployment in Ukraine

Copenhagen: Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday said her government remains “open-minded” about deploying Danish soldiers to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping force.

“As I have said before, we have an open mind as a Danish government,” Frederiksen told TV2 following a high-level meeting in London hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The meeting focused on recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and broader European security concerns. However, she acknowledged the challenges of securing Ukrainian territory, emphasizing that “it will be difficult for European soldiers to guard every centimeter.”

Frederiksen expressed optimism about Europe’s security despite the ongoing conflict.

“We must secure our own continent, and I am actually an optimist. There is leadership,” she stated, adding that discussions at the meeting had been productive. “I promise that our enemies will not like us meeting here.”

Frederiksen said that discussions had also covered bolstering Ukraine’s defense industry and ensuring long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.

The Danish prime minister also addressed Denmark’s relationship with the US. “We have a good relationship with the USA, and so does Ukraine.”

However, she admitted feeling “sad” about recent developments in Washington, referring to Friday’s events in the Oval Office.

On Friday, a heated exchange took place between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the White House.

Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader’s attitude during the exchange, while Zelenskyy expressed his expectation of support for his country.