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Denmark speeds up $276 million Ukraine aid after Russian flares
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- Denmark is accelerating a 1.8 billion-crown ($276 million) donation to Ukraine after a Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish helicopter.
- The frigate fired warning-less flares while the helicopter tried to photograph the ship in international waters.
- Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said Denmark will ramp up support for Ukraine faster than planned.
- Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said pressure to curb aid is mistaken, noting Denmark’s long-standing vocal support.