Security cooperation between Denmark and Ukraine is not a “one-way street,” as Ukraine’s wartime experience offers valuable lessons for its international partners, while its upcoming accession to the EU is a great opportunity for Europe.
Danish Ambassador to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen said this in an interview with Ukrinform.
“Some people are saying that security assistance for Ukraine is a one-way street, that we only provide, but that’s not correct. Ukraine is also net contributed to European and our security because a strong, united and well-armed Ukraine is also in our interest. That’s something that will benefit our security as well. And one thing that is happening already is that we are learning from the experience Ukraine has gained on the battlefield, but also in many civilian fields,” the ambassador said.
He noted Ukraine’s exceptional ability to adapt to wartime conditions, particularly in maintaining the stability of its energy system.
“You are able to have electricity in the sockets and this is not something that you can take for granted. In many, many areas, Denmark – and not only Denmark but many other European nations – can actually benefit from the unique Ukrainian experience,” the diplomat stressed.
The head of the embassy also emphasized that the EU would benefit from Ukraine’s accession: “I think I speak on behalf of many Danes when I’m saying that I see this as a big opportunity for Europe and for European security to have Ukraine as a member, because you are a strong nation, you have been fighting on the battlefield for three years now, and you have stood your ground. In that security context, it would definitely be to our advantage to have Ukraine as a fellow EU member”.
As reported by Ukrinform, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, summarizing results of the NATO summit in The Hague, stated that every euro invested in Ukraine’s defense contributes directly to deterring Russian aggression across the European continent.
Source: Ukraine contributes a lot to European security - ambassador
