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Prime Minister reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has released a statement following the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
“A military attack on a free and sovereign nation has no place in Europe in our time. Russia's actions are completely unacceptable. We will stand united, there will be consequences. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” Frederiksen said in a statement released by the PM’s office.
PM Frederiksen: “A military attack on a free and sovereign nation has no place in Europe in our time. Russia's actions are completely unacceptable. We will stand united, there will be consequences. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine.”
— Statsministeriet (@Statsmin) February 24, 2022
Other political party leaders have also condemned the military attack.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, leader of the opposition Liberal party, said “Putin’s unprovoked and completely unnecessary attack on Ukraine is step backwards for European civilisation”.
Conservative leader Søren Pape Poulsen called the invasion “an unprovoked attack on a democratic and peaceful country”.
Poulsen said responsibility for the invasion was “solely Russia’s”.
Foreign minister promises sanctions against Russia
The foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, told broadcaster DR this morning that Denmark would coordinate with other countries over sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“This will be met by the West with hard reactions and sanctions. We will therefore coordinate with our European allies, but also with the Americans and British over a united, hard and clear response to this attack on Ukraine, a sovereign country in Europe,” Kofod said.
Denmark closes embassy in Kyiv and urges people to seek safety
The Danish embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been closed for safety reasons, according to the foreign ministry’s website.
People seeking advice are asked to contact the foreign ministry’s global service via telephone or email. Contact details are provided here.
The Ukraine section of the Danish foreign ministry website states that there are “reports of explosions and rocket attacks in northern, eastern and southern Ukraine”.
Left wing party under pressure over double salaries
The left wing party Red Green Alliance is facing criticism after a number of its municipal mayors were reported to be receiving two salaries. Various rules enable serving politicians to be paid a double salary, for example for serving in positions in municipalities and parliament or private sector roles consecutively.
Red Green Alliance is a longstanding critic of the practice but has declined to answer questions over its own mayors apparently partaking in it, broadcaster DR reported yesterday.
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Prime Minister reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has released a statement following the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
“A military attack on a free and sovereign nation has no place in Europe in our time. Russia's actions are completely unacceptable. We will stand united, there will be consequences. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” Frederiksen said in a statement released by the PM’s office.
PM Frederiksen: “A military attack on a free and sovereign nation has no place in Europe in our time. Russia's actions are completely unacceptable. We will stand united, there will be consequences. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine.”
— Statsministeriet (@Statsmin) February 24, 2022
Other political party leaders have also condemned the military attack.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, leader of the opposition Liberal party, said “Putin’s unprovoked and completely unnecessary attack on Ukraine is step backwards for European civilisation”.
Conservative leader Søren Pape Poulsen called the invasion “an unprovoked attack on a democratic and peaceful country”.
Poulsen said responsibility for the invasion was “solely Russia’s”.
Foreign minister promises sanctions against Russia
The foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, told broadcaster DR this morning that Denmark would coordinate with other countries over sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“This will be met by the West with hard reactions and sanctions. We will therefore coordinate with our European allies, but also with the Americans and British over a united, hard and clear response to this attack on Ukraine, a sovereign country in Europe,” Kofod said.
Denmark closes embassy in Kyiv and urges people to seek safety
The Danish embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been closed for safety reasons, according to the foreign ministry’s website.
People seeking advice are asked to contact the foreign ministry’s global service via telephone or email. Contact details are provided here.
The Ukraine section of the Danish foreign ministry website states that there are “reports of explosions and rocket attacks in northern, eastern and southern Ukraine”.
Left wing party under pressure over double salaries
The left wing party Red Green Alliance is facing criticism after a number of its municipal mayors were reported to be receiving two salaries. Various rules enable serving politicians to be paid a double salary, for example for serving in positions in municipalities and parliament or private sector roles consecutively.
Red Green Alliance is a longstanding critic of the practice but has declined to answer questions over its own mayors apparently partaking in it, broadcaster DR reported yesterday.
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