Danish legislature supports deployment of peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Denmark's political parties have unanimously agreed to support a future decision to send Danish troops to Ukraine, should they be needed to police a future ceasefire with Russia, as announced on Monday afternoon[1][2].

Here's the scoop: Denmark's foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, stated that if a peacekeeping force is necessary amid a ceasefire or actual peace agreement, Denmark will contribute, as part of European security guarantees, although no final decision has been made[1].

Denmark's defense minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, warned that the parliamentary approval for providing peacekeeping troops doesn't necessarily mean a final decision has been made. He added that any decision regarding troop deployment will rely on how the situation unfolds[1].

It's worth noting that Denmark is currently facing difficulties providing the brigade sought by NATO, with the promised date for their arrival now rescheduled for 2028[1]. The government's capacity to contribute troops is limited, and Rasmussen acknowledged that Denmark alone cannot ensure a possible peace agreement's enforcement[1].

Nevertheless, Denmark is committed to participating in principle, provided that a larger coalition is involved[1]. Lund Poulsen also stated that Denmark's contribution to Latvia will be considered when making any future decisions about sending troops to Ukraine[1].

Contrary to the headline, it appears that Denmark is preparing to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training purposes, focusing on drone warfare tactics, rather than deploying troops for a peacekeeping mission[1][2]. The training courses are expected to start as early as summer 2025, with sessions lasting one to two weeks, and will take place in western Ukraine[1][2].

The Danish troops won't participate in direct combat but will gain valuable experience from the Ukrainian military's drone warfare strategies[2][3]. This move is part of Denmark's broader support for Ukraine, which includes providing military aid and pioneering the "Danish Model" to boost Ukraine's defense industry[1].

While discussions about potential peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine involve other European countries, such as the UK, France, and Baltic States, Denmark's deployment is specifically for training and not peacekeeping[5].

[1] - Danish Military to Train Ukrainian Troops in Drone Warfare Tactics[2] - Denmark Limitedly Capable of Sending Troops to Ukraine, Government Acknowledges[3] - Denmark’s Support for Ukraine: Training Initiative in Drone Warfare[4] - Denmark Sends Unarmed Soldiers for Training in Ukraine[5] - Denmark's Role in Potential Peacekeeping Efforts in Ukraine

Despite the intention to support a future ceasefire in Ukraine, Denmark is instead preparing to send unarmed soldiers for training in drone warfare tactics, as part of a broader support for Ukraine.
Løkke, Denmark's foreign minister, has agreed that if a peacekeeping force is necessary amid a ceasefire or peace agreement, Denmark will contribute to European security guarantees.
While peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine involve other European countries, Denmark's deployment is specifically for training and not peacekeeping.
In the realm of general news, Denmark's limited capacity to provide troops has been noted, with the promised date for a brigade sought by NATO rescheduled for 2028.
Amid discussions about peacekeeping efforts, it's crucial to clarify that any decision regarding troop deployment will rely on how the situation unfolds.
In space of news and politics, it's important to update about Denmark's agreement to consider sending troops to Ukraine should they be needed to police a future ceasefire with Russia, though no final decision has been made.