"It depends on the circumstances" - Danish Prime Minister on F-16 strikes deep into Russia
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine's strikes on targets in Russia must comply with international law, it all depends on the circumstances, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Ukraine's strikes on targets in Russia must comply with international law, it all depends on the circumstances. This was stated by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, commenting on the possibility of allowing Denmark to use its fighter jets to strike all or only part of Russia, UNN reports with reference to Radio Liberty.
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"You cannot ask this question and expect a simple answer, because everything depends on the circumstances. It must be in accordance with international law. But it is possible to achieve goals outside of Ukraine, yes," Frederiksen said.
Commenting on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that Ukraine needs at least 128 fighter jets, the Danish Prime Minister said she hopes to mobilize the efforts of partners.
"President Zelensky is right. When we look at the number of fighter jets in Russia, it is very high. They are now being used directly in Ukraine. Therefore, the aircraft we can provide will not be enough... We hope that more aircraft will be transferred and that more countries will support this process and pilot training," Frederiksen emphasized.
Analyzing the fears of some partner countries about a possible escalation, the Danish prime minister said that Ukraine "has a duty to defend itself.
"The same goes for the rest of Europe. We have to protect our continent, our values and all people. That is why we must not only defend Ukraine, but also defeat the Russians," Frederiksen summarized.
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Denmark and the Netherlands are in the process of transferring US-made F-16s to Ukraine, with US support, and the transfer process is currently underway, and Ukraine is expected to start operating the F-16s this summer.
