Denmark, a NATO member, intends to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training, according to Danish army chief Peter Boysen, on Wednesday.
Major Boysen, stated that Danish soldiers will learn from Ukrainian military professionals, specifically their skills with drone warfare.
The Danish soldiers will likely be stationed in training facilities in western Ukraine, rather than on the front lines.
Training might start as early as the summer, the army chief said.
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, said training Danish soldiers in Ukraine would “draw Denmark deeper into the conflict” and “provoke further uncontrolled escalation”.
Barbin further stated that the decision “endangers the lives of Danish soldiers”, as all military facilities in Ukraine, including training and education centres in the west of the country, are “legitimate targets” for the Russian military.
Denmark, a founding member of Nato, has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since Russia started the war more than three years ago.
The number of training courses has not yet been finalised, but Boysen said both instructors and soldiers are expected to take part in sessions lasting one to two weeks, possibly starting as early as this summer.
