Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that a peace agreement in Ukraine might pose greater risks than the ongoing conflict.
She also expressed concerns over shifting U.S. policies and reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.
While many see a ceasefire or negotiated settlement as a positive step, Frederiksen believes such an outcome could carry significant dangers.
“We risk that peace in Ukraine could actually be more dangerous than the war itself,” 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, explores efforts to end the war. However, Frederiksen remains skeptical of Putin’s intentions.
“I have to be honest—I do not believe in Putin. I don’t think he wants peace in Ukraine,” she said.
She also voiced concerns over the evolving U.S. stance on Ukraine, NATO, and European security.
“I no longer have the same confidence in the Americans as before. I never expected a second Trump term to mirror the first, but I think we have all been surprised by how quickly uncertainty has emerged from the U.S. We will have to respond to that,” she noted.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the need for external funding to sustain Ukraine’s 800,000-strong army if the country remains outside NATO.
Speaking at the "Ukraine. Year 2025" forum, he stressed that Ukraine requires financial support in the absence of NATO membership or concrete security guarantees — something that has met resistance from both the U.S. and some European nations.
