Denmark Summons Russian Ambassador After Frigate Fires Flares Toward Military Helicopter
A Russian frigate was said to have fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter in international waters, narrowly missing the aircraft.
Denmark has summoned Russia's ambassador following an incident where a Russian frigate allegedly fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter in international waters. The helicopter, conducting a routine mission, narrowly avoided the flare. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the incident as serious but not surprising, attributing it to Russia's alleged effort to create fear and discord through a pattern of "hybrid warfare" against the European Union and NATO.
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called the incident "unacceptable," emphasizing it could have endangered lives. He announced the summoning of Russia's ambassador to Denmark for a meeting. The Danish straits, crucial for global oil shipments, including from Russia's sanctioned oil tankers, are a focal point of tension.
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