Denmark buys long-range missiles for first time, Moscow warns of consequences

Copenhagen invests in strengthening defence

Denmark announced the signing of a deal to acquire long-range, precision-guided missiles. This is the first time the country has made such a purchase. In the capital, this step is explained by the need to strengthen national security and deter potential Russian aggression in Europe.

The statement does not specify the type and characteristics of the missiles, their quantity, or delivery timelines. This agreement is part of broader efforts by European countries to strengthen their defence capabilities against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with Russia.

Moscow calls Copenhagen's actions provocative

The Russian diplomatic mission in Copenhagen reacted to the news with sharp criticism. The embassy's statement claims that Denmark's policy in the field of missile armament leads to confrontation with Moscow. Diplomats warned of "inevitable devastating consequences" (неминучі руйнівні наслідки).

Accusations of creating a threat to a nuclear state

The text of the Russian embassy's official warning states that the Scandinavian side is in a "dangerous illusion" (небезпечній ілюзії). According to the diplomats, Copenhagen mistakenly believes that purchasing long-range precision weapons, which, in Moscow's view, are intended to create a military threat to a nuclear state, will help strengthen its security and defence potential.