Denmark allows Ukraine to use its weapons in Russia

Denmark allows Ukraine to use its weapons in Russia

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 19 2024, 11:50 PM • 30594 views

The Danish Foreign Minister said that Ukraine could use Danish weapons in Russia. He emphasized that this is in line with the rules of war and does not change Denmark's support for Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) may use weapons provided by Denmark in Russia. Such a statement was made by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, commenting on the events in the Kursk region, DR writes, UNN reports .

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“Defending yourself may well include invading the aggressor's territory. If, as part of this, you attack the attacker's infrastructure or military facilities, then this is entirely within the rules of war,” he said.

Rasmussen emphasized that Denmark's support for Ukraine has not changed at all. At the same time, the use of Danish weapons on the territory of the Russian Federation is within the rules.

“It is impossible to set a restriction according to which weapons can be used only on the territory of Ukraine,” the minister added.

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