Danish Prime Minister: Ukraine is Europe’s security guarantee

COPENHAGEN (ANP) – “Our support for Ukraine is a direct investment in our own security,” said Frederiksen. Long-term funding for the Ukrainian armed forces is essential, according to her. She is therefore a strong advocate of the European Commission’s proposal to use frozen Russian assets for a loan to Ukraine.

Chairman António Costa of the EU heads of government said that many proposals have been made in recent months to strengthen the EU’s defense capability, increase pressure on Russia through sanctions, make more use of frozen Russian assets, and recently to establish a drone wall on the eastern flank. Now decisions need to be made, he said.

“The European Council will meet again in three weeks, and then it will be time for decisions,” Costa said. At the end of October, the EU heads of government will gather for a summit where decisions must be made.

“The message is clear. Russia must understand that Ukraine’s partners, including European partners, have the will and the means to continue supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved,” Costa said.

(October 2, 2025)