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Copenhagen, Denmark – According to a poll published by Ritzau on 21 February, more than half of Danish citizens support the idea of sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after the war ends. This was reported by Bloomberg.
Poll results: majority supports peacekeeping mission
The poll showed that some 53 per cent of respondents believe that Denmark should participate in any future deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
– 15% wereagainst this initiative.
– 32% of respondentshave not decided or do not have a clear position on this issue.
In addition, the Danes expressed strong support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration:
– 66% of respondentssupport Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
– 68%supported Ukraine’s accession to NATO.
Position of the Danish government
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said it was too early to talk about specific plans to deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine, although she was positive about the UK’s initiatives on the issue.
“We are focused on supporting Ukraine, but the issue of the peacekeeping force needs further discussion,”Frederiksen said after talks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which she reaffirmed Denmark’s unwavering support for Ukraine.
Denmark among leaders in military aid to Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Denmark has provided military assistance worth more than 53.7 billion kroner (about $7.55 billion). This makes Denmark one of the leading countries in supporting Ukraine among European countries.
What’s next?
Despite widespread public support for the idea of sending peacekeepers, Denmark has not yet made an official decision. The issue of participation in peacekeeping missions will remain at the centre of political debate, especially in the context of potential peace talks to end the war.
Analysts point out that Denmark’s support for the idea of a peacekeeping force could play an important role in shaping a pan-European position on the post-war settlement in Ukraine.
