Denmark takes Russia's military buildup seriously, minister says
Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Denmark is taking Russia's military buildup seriously, according to its defense minister.
- The minister stated that Russia will soon be capable of attacking a NATO country, with the next three years being the most dangerous.
- Denmark is strengthening its own defenses and has already allocated billions for upgrades.
Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus stated that the Danish government is taking Russia's military buildup along its borders with Northern Europe very seriously. This assessment is based on analysis of satellite imagery by Danish and Norwegian media, which consulted a former Finnish intelligence officer.
We have already allocated a three-digit number in billions.
Bruus indicated that the Danish military and national defense are already undergoing significant upgrades and strengthening. He warned that Russia will soon be ready to attack a NATO country, identifying the next three years as "absolutely the most dangerous" for potential conflict between Russia and NATO in Europe. "It is no secret that Russia will soon be capable of attacking a NATO country, a European country," Bruus said.
It is no secret that Russia will soon be capable of attacking a NATO country, a European country.
The minister also highlighted that hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks and sabotage, has already begun. "The threat level is therefore higher than it has been up to now," he added. "That is also why we are strengthening ourselves in Denmark," Bruus explained, noting that Denmark has already allocated billions in defense spending.
The threat level is therefore higher than it has been up to now.
Originally published by Morgunblaรฐiรฐ in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.