Denmark sends soldiers for training in Ukraine: What is behind it?

Denmark sends soldiers for training in Ukraine: What is behind it?

Denmark plans to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training in order to learn from the military experiences of the Ukrainian armed forces, especially when dealing with drones. This reports Vol.at . The Danish soldiers are supposed to stay far from the front line, possibly in training centers in the west of Ukraine. It is sought that the training begins in the summer of 2025.

The Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has not yet commented on the plans, since responsibility for military decisions lies in the military itself. This development comes at a time when Denmark, as a founding member of NATO, supports Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression.

Russian reactions to the plans

The Russian ambassador in Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, criticized the Danish plans and warned of a possible escalation of the conflict. Barbin said that the life of the Danish soldiers was in danger because all military institutions, including training centers in Ukraine, are considered legitimate goals for the Russian military. This illustrates the tense geopolitical conditions between the NATO countries and Russia.

In addition to Denmark's plans, NATO has strengthened its military presence in the region. Four new multinational battle associations in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria are currently ready to strengthen the eastern flank of the alliance. This is supported by the formation of other battalions, which were established in response to the threat of Russia, reports OE24 .

NATO presence and security situation

In the past few weeks, NATO has confirmed the first stage of operational readiness for its battle associations. This increase in troops is intended to increase the deterrent and defense skills of Allianz in view of the continuing conflict in Ukraine. On March 21, 2,100 soldiers from Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and the USA were already stationed in Slovakia.

Overall, these developments show how the geopolitical tensions between West and East continues to increase, while Denmark and NATO strengthen their military capacities to support Ukraine and to strengthen your own willingness to defend.