{
  "id": 2837132,
  "title": "Frederiksen: The only way to protect our countries and citizens is to stand with Ukraine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/frederiksen-the-only-way-to-protect-our-countries-and-citizens-is-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T17:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4156971-frederiksen-the-only-way-to-protect-our-countries-and-citizens-is-to-stand-with-ukraine.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized the importance of standing with Ukraine during the NB8 summit in Kyiv. She stated that protecting European countries and citizens now requires unity with Ukraine, as Russia's full-scale war against the nation has fundamentally altered European security perspectives. Frederiksen urged EU membership and NATO participation for Ukraine, and called for increased military capabilities, particularly in air and ballistic missile defenses. She also highlighted the value of learning from Ukraine's combat experiences, including the use of drones. Speaking to journalists, the prime minister advocated for more Patriot systems to be provided to Ukraine, while also acknowledging the need to protect other European partners. Frederiksen stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine extends beyond the nation's borders, aiming to influence Europe's future and borders. This has led European countries to face daily hybrid warfare, necessitating unity and the ability to defend themselves independently.",
  "summary": "The only way to protect European countries and their citizens is to stand with Ukraine, because European security begins and ends with Ukraine.",
  "key_points": [
    "Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urges unity with Ukraine at NB8 summit",
    "Calls for EU membership and NATO participation for Ukraine",
    "Stresses need for increased military capabilities, including air and missile defenses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}