Danish PM praises Ukraine's resilience at NATO meeting

Mette Frederiksen highlights Kyiv's ability to push back amid Russian threats, calls for stronger Eastern European defence.

The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. During a summit in Vilnius with Nordic and Eastern European leaders, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Ukraine's recent military operations suggest it is successfully defending itself.

Referring to a coordinated strike on Russian air bases, codenamed Operation Spider's Web, she underscored Ukraine's right to respond when attacked. Frederiksen also urged European nations to continue reinforcing their defences along the eastern flank.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen attend a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine September 06, 2023 // Shutterstock

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