King Frederik has updated the Danish coat of arms, removing the three crowns of the Kalmar Union and adding the symbols of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The changes reflect current political priorities for the autonomous territories.
Up to 20 unidentified drones have been spotted in the port of Køge near Copenhagen. Police confirmed sightings of four large UAVs and launched an investigation into the incident amid fears of Russian hybrid attacks.
In Switzerland, starting from January 1, 2025, it will be illegal to cover your face in public places. Violations are subject to a fine.
Latvia has prepared more than 1,000 combat drones of various types for transfer to Ukraine. In 2025, the country plans to allocate an additional 20 million euros for the purchase of drones as part of a coalition with the United Kingdom.
Denmark, France, and Lithuania have provided Ukraine with more than €150 million for the development of the defense industry. The funds will be used to produce missiles, deep-strike drones, and artillery systems.
Mette Frederiksen has prepared her home for possible cyberattacks from Russia. She has called on Danes to also stock up on water, canned goods, and radios in case of emergencies.
The Finnish authorities are investigating the involvement of the Eagle S tanker from the Russian “shadow fleet” in damaging the Estlink 2 submarine electric cable. The vessel was stopped in Finnish waters after the incident last Wednesday.
In seven Western European countries, support for Ukraine “until victory” has sharply declined. Most Europeans favor peaceful negotiations, even if it means Russia's control over some territories.
In his Christmas posts, Trump expressed his intentions for US control over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. He proposed that Canada become the 51st US state and criticized the current management of the Panama Canal.
EU diplomats are skeptical about the possibility of deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine without US involvement. The main obstacles are Russia's rejection and the difficulty of convincing the European population.
The Danish government has announced the allocation of more than $1. 5 billion for the defense of Greenland. The decision comes after Trump reiterated the need for the US to own the Arctic territory.
“Ukrenergo has received EUR 86 million from the EIB to install anti-drone protection at key substations. This is the first part of the Support Plan for Ukraine's Energy Sector to overcome infrastructure damage.
Ukraine is working on a new Trembita missile with a range to moscow. The basic version has a speed of 400 km/h and a range of 200 km, and production is planned after the completion of tests.
Donald Trump has stated that control over Greenland is essential for US national security. Denmark and the Greenlandic authorities have categorically rejected the possibility of selling the island.
China has provided documents in the case of damaged submarine cables in the Baltic Sea and invited European countries to investigate. The Yi Peng 3 vessel, which was under suspicion, resumed operations after a month's downtime.
Donald Trump has appointed PayPal co-founder Ken Gower as US ambassador to Denmark, stating the need to control Greenland. Trump considers the possession of Greenland critical to US national security.
Swedish law enforcement officials have received permission from China to inspect the Yi Peng 3 in a case of damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. The vessel is suspected of deliberately damaging cables between Finland-Germany and Sweden-Lithuania.
The Danish Ministry of Defense has announced the 23rd package of military assistance to Ukraine worth DKK 2. 1 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen air defense, support F-16s, and purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Sweden.
The UK provides 35m pounds to restore the energy system and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Sanctions were also imposed against 20 ships and two Russian companies involved in shady oil transportation.
The UK and 11 European countries have agreed to take joint action against Russian ships trying to circumvent sanctions. The participating countries will check the documents of suspicious ships in key sea straits.
In early 2025, Ukraine expects to open additional negotiation clusters on EU accession. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on European integration laws and forming 35 negotiating groups.
The latest massive attack targeted energy infrastructure facilities involved in the export and import of electricity. Ukraine is currently importing 700-1100 MW to compensate for the load.
The Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is building a new 40,000 square meter plant in Odense for 8. 5 billion kroner. The project will create 400 permanent and 1000 temporary jobs.
Norway has allocated funds to continue training Ukrainian F-16 pilots and technicians in Portugal. The program will start after the completion of training in Denmark and will include the provision of instructors and technical support.
Ukrenergo's Supervisory Board held its first meeting and elected its management. Jeppe Kofod from Denmark became the chairman, and Anatoliy Hulei, a representative of the state, became his deputy.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the updated composition of the Ukrenergo Supervisory Board with 7 members. The composition includes 4 independent members with European experience and 3 representatives of the state.
After the fall of the Assad regime and its flight to Russia, European countries have been massively suspending consideration of asylum applications from Syrian citizens. These countries include France, Germany, Britain, Sweden, and others.
The Swedish authorities are considering introducing age restrictions for social media based on the Australian model. The reason for this was a threefold increase in the number of murder suspects among teenagers under 15.
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.
The second batch of F-16s from Denmark has arrived in Ukraine. Aircraft from the first batch are already actively being used to shoot down Russian missiles and protect infrastructure.
