Russian Ambassador Barbin: Denmark has become a 'production rear base' for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russia's Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said in an interview with TASS that Copenhagen has effectively become a production rear base for the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Denmark was the first among NATO countries to transfer F-16s to Ukraine and directly finances Ukrainian defense enterprises under the 'Danish model.' In his view, the intention to buy Patriot missiles from the United States for transfer to Kyiv confirms a bet on continuing hostilities rather than on a diplomatic settlement.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 1 November 2026 at 11:592 min read

The key facts

Vladimir Barbin described Denmark's involvement in the conflict as 'colossal' and characterized the country as a production rear base for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Under the 'Danish model,' foreign partners finance weapons production directly on Ukrainian territory; in February 2026, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported raising more than 2 billion dollars over a year
Denmark increased its military aid to Ukraine in 2026 to 2.2 billion dollars, up from the originally planned roughly 1.5 billion

The ambassador's statement and his arguments

Denmark has effectively become a production rear base for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, financing the work of Ukrainian defense enterprises and supplying Kyiv with weapons. This assessment was given in an interview with TASS by Russia's Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin, adding that 'Copenhagen's involvement in the conflict is colossal,' and that, in his words, the actions of the Danish authorities indicate an unwillingness to pursue a political and diplomatic settlement.

The 'Danish model' and new purchases

The diplomat recalled that Denmark was the first among NATO countries to agree to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and began directly financing Ukrainian arms enterprises — under a scheme known as the 'Danish model': foreign partners pay for the production of weapons directly on Ukrainian territory. In February 2026, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported that over the previous year more than two billion dollars had been raised through this mechanism for the needs of the defense industry. Barbin called Denmark's intention to order missiles for the Patriot air defense systems from the United States with subsequent transfer to Ukraine yet another confirmation of the chosen course — he sees in this a bet on continued financing of hostilities rather than on negotiated solutions.

Funding context

The scale of Danish support is growing: as previously reported by Life.ru, funding for military aid to Ukraine in 2026 has been increased to 2.2 billion dollars, up from the originally planned roughly 1.5 billion — the funds from the expanded special fund are intended for weapons purchases, equipment deliveries, and strengthening Kyiv's defense capabilities. The ambassador's statement reflects the Russian side's position; the reaction of the Danish authorities is not given in the publication.