Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea
agenciesmoscowMoscow has warned Denmark to avoid “reckless” action after a Russian frigate fired two flares that narrowly missed a Danish military helicopter.Moscow’s ambassador in...
Moscow has issued a stern warning to Denmark following an incident in the Baltic Sea where a Russian frigate fired two flares that came dangerously close to a Danish military helicopter. The ambassador of Russia in Copenhagen, Vladimir Barbin, blamed the Danish helicopter's actions for the near miss. He lodged a formal complaint, demanding actions to prevent a recurrence.
Barbin condemned the Danish helicopter's maneuvers as provocative, even though Denmark's defense command stated the helicopter was on a routine mission to photograph the frigate. The Danish Defence Minister, Jeppe Bruus, accused Russia of "deeply unprofessional seamanship". Denmark has not invoked Article 5 of NATO, but the incident has raised concerns about the possible consequences of such recklessness.
The Danish Straits, where this incident occurred, are a significant shipping gateway and key oil route in the Baltic Sea. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the incident serious, suggesting it is part of a pattern of Russian hybrid warfare against Europe.
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