# Ambassador says Denmark’s provocative actions toward Russian frigate raise concern

https://mins.news/en/item/59337

- TASS, 2026-09-15 13:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2187953

> Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin rejected Copenhagen’s explanation that a military helicopter’s flight near a Russian frigate was routine. He warned that the incident could have serious consequences, criticized Denmark for failing to prevent maritime escalation and said Russia would investigate. Denmark’s Foreign Ministry summoned him over the episode.

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