Danish Prime Minister: A Peace Deal in Ukraine May Be Riskier Than the Ongoing War

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed concerns that a peace agreement in Ukraine could pose greater risks than the ongoing war. She also pointed to growing uncertainty in U.S. policy and reiterated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.

According to Frederiksen, while many view a ceasefire or a negotiated settlement as a positive development, such an outcome may carry significant dangers. “We risk that peace in Ukraine could actually be more dangerous than the war that is currently taking place,” she stated in an interview with 21 Søndag on February 24, as reported by Danish media outlet DR.

Her remarks come as the United States, under President Donald Trump, initiates efforts to bring an end to the war. However, Frederiksen emphasized skepticism regarding Putin’s intentions. “I have to be honest and say that I do not believe in Putin. I do not think he wants peace in Ukraine,” she said.

She also highlighted concerns about the shifting U.S. position on Ukraine, NATO, and European security. “I no longer have the same confidence in the Americans as before. I never assumed that a second Trump term would be identical to the first, but I think everyone has been surprised by how quickly uncertainty has emerged from the U.S. side, and we will have to respond to that,” Frederiksen noted.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if Ukraine remains outside NATO, the country must secure external funding for its 800,000-strong army. Speaking at the “Ukraine. Year 2025” forum, he emphasized the need for financial support in the absence of NATO membership or solid security guarantees, acknowledging resistance from the U.S. and some European nations.