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Danish PM says Ukraine seems successful in defending itself

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Posted on June 2, 2025

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VILNIUS (Reuters) -Ukraine's attack against several Russian air bases on Sunday shows that Kyiv is successful in defending itself, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday. "I think

Danish PM Highlights Ukraine's Success in Self-Defense Against Russia

VILNIUS (Reuters) -Ukraine's attack against several Russian air bases on Sunday shows that Kyiv is successful in defending itself, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.

"I think they (Ukraine) have the right to defend themselves and sometimes it includes pushing back so it seems that it has been successful," Frederiksen said when asked to comment on Ukraine's attack.

Ukraine's domestic intelligence service, the SBU, acknowledged it carried out the attack, codenamed "Operation Spider's Web," planned for more than a year and a half.

At a meeting of Nordic, Baltic and Eastern European leaders in the capital of Lithuania, Frederiksen on Monday also said it was crucial to focus on rearming Europe.

"Russia is a threat to all of us and therefore we need to strengthen our Eastern flank... We have to push for a ceasefire still but at the same time we have to do what is needed at the battlefield in Ukraine so they can actually win this war," she said.

(Reporting by Andrius Sytas and Stine Jacobsen, writing by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine successfully defended itself against Russia.
  • Danish PM supports Ukraine's right to self-defense.
  • Operation Spider's Web was a strategic success.
  • European leaders focus on rearming Eastern Europe.
  • Russia remains a significant threat to Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Denmark's Prime Minister say about Ukraine's defense?
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Ukraine's attack on Russian air bases indicates they are successfully defending themselves.
What is 'Operation Spider's Web'?
Operation Spider's Web is the codename for Ukraine's attack on Russian air bases, which was planned for over a year and a half.
What did Frederiksen emphasize regarding European security?
Frederiksen emphasized the importance of rearming Europe and strengthening the Eastern flank in response to the threat posed by Russia.

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