Russia’s decision yesterday to recognise the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent has been widely criticised by the international community.
And Denmark is no exception with PM Mette Frederiksen condemning the move as a “blatant violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law”.
“Denmark condemns the decision, which will not go unanswered. We stand side by side with Ukraine,” Frederiksen wrote on Twitter.
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The foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, told TV2 News that Russia’s escalation of the conflict calls for a joint reaction.