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Russia Rages as Denmark Hosts Ukrainian Missile Fuel Production for Flamingo Cruise Missile
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Russia has lashed out at Denmark for allowing a Ukrainian defense company to set up production of missile fuel on Danish soil, calling the move a provocation that will only prolong the war, Reuters reported on September 12.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that the decision to host Ukraine’s Fire Point, the manufacturer of the long-range Flamingo cruise missile, proves Copenhagen has taken a “hostile” stance toward Moscow.
Ukraine’s new Flamingo (FP-5) cruise missile, 3,000km range, 1,000kg warhead, can hit all major Russian bomber bases and vital oil refineries. Panic in Moscow is rising, with estimates suggesting Ukraine may already have hundreds, if not thousands, in stock. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/Sz7MWYzy65
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“This gamble confirms Copenhagen’s hostile militaristic course aimed at undermining efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine through political and diplomatic means,” Zakharova said.
“It carries the risk of further escalation and demonstrates Denmark’s desire to enrich itself by continuing the bloodshed in Ukraine.”
The deal was presented last week by Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, who announced that Fire Point would open a facility in Denmark. It is the company’s first expansion abroad. The plant will be located near Denmark’s Skrydstrup Air Base, home to the country’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
Zakharova warned the decision would bring “more bloodshed” to Ukraine, repeating earlier Russian claims that Western military support is fueling escalation rather than peace.
Denmark, however, has shown no signs of backing down. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Friday that Copenhagen remains firmly committed to supporting Kyiv and has already discussed expanded cooperation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Rasmussen also stressed that Denmark’s intelligence services do not believe the move significantly changes the security threat to the country.
Denmark has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers since Russia’s 2022 invasion. According to its Foreign Ministry, Copenhagen has already committed 67.6 billion Danish crowns ($10.6 billion) in military assistance. Officials have also hinted that more Ukrainian defense firms may be invited to set up operations in Denmark, a prospect likely to spark further fury in Moscow.
Earlier, Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point, the maker of the strategic Flamingo cruise missile, announced its development of two new ballistic missiles—FP-7 and FP-9—alongside plans for advanced air defense systems.
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