Zelenskyy Announces Joint Weapons Factory With Denmark as Russia Decries NATO 'War Rhetoric'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the launch of a joint weapons production facility with Denmark, marking the first time in Ukraine’s history that such a plant will be built in partnership on foreign soil.
The facility, to be constructed in Denmark, will focus on producing components for missiles and drones already in use on the battlefield.
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In a social media statement, he described the expansion as part of a broader plan to elevate Ukraine's standing in global weapons production.
President @ZelenskyyUa arrived in #Denmark to meet with Prime Minister @Statsmin and hold talks with leaders of Northern European and Baltic countries. pic.twitter.com/ClS2r3wXJH
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“Ukraine has already proven that in weapons production, we are among the best in the world,” Zelenskyy said. “Our aim is to begin co-producing various types of air defense systems, both in Ukraine and with international partners.”
Zelenskyy’s announcement comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions across Europe, as Russia accuses Western nations of escalating rhetoric and preparing for direct conflict.
In Berlin, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev criticized recent statements from NATO countries that raise the prospect of war with Russia. Speaking at an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Nechayev described such discussions as “extremely dangerous.”
“We do not accept the militarization or preparation by some Western countries for war with Russia,” Nechayev said.
“We hear such statements from time to time. This, of course, does not please us and is, in our opinion, extremely dangerous.”
We are creating new joint weapons production with our partners. For the first time in history, Ukraine has begun building a joint plant with Denmark, on Danish territory, and it will produce components for our missiles and drones, weapons that are already proving highly… pic.twitter.com/VjfNPBdFM1
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Nechayev said he remained hopeful that the “unique foundation and network of bilateral cooperation” between Russia and Germany could be restored, noting that “many Germans call for this.”
Western leaders and military officials have warned of the possibility of future Russian aggression against NATO territory.
Moscow has consistently denied such allegations. President Vladimir Putin has previously dismissed the warnings as “lies and nonsense,” arguing that the claims are designed to manipulate public opinion in Europe.
Copenhagen, Paris, Uzhhorod. First, a meeting with our friends from the Nordic-Baltic Eight. Next — the Coalition of the Willing, over 35 countries. Visits by the President of the European Council, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden to… pic.twitter.com/b8EWHy6RaZ
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Meanwhile, Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant’s training center in a drone strike. The plant’s communications director, Yevgeniya Yashina, said the incident impacted the roof of Building G, around 300 meters from the main reactor units.
No significant damage or fires were reported, and safety and radiation levels remain within normal parameters.
Yashina added that the plant intends to present evidence of the strike to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts, who continue to monitor the facility.
The Zaporozhye NPP remains under Russian control and continues to operate amid persistent military tensions in the region.