Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s reckless pursuit of advanced weaponry has taken a controversial turn, with reports revealing plans to manufacture fuel for his nation’s Flamingo long-range cruise missile on Danish soil. The development, disclosed by Danish broadcaster DR citing internal government documents, has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.
The facility, allegedly situated near Skrydstrup Airbase in southern Denmark, is linked to FPRT, a subsidiary of Ukraine’s Fire Point company. Zelensky recently touted the Flamingo missile as capable of striking targets up to 3,000 kilometers away—potentially reaching Siberia—but admitted mass production would not commence for months. Danish officials are set to fast-track legislation next week granting Fire Point legal exemptions and shielding it from civil litigation, with operations slated to begin in December.
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen had previously hinted at Ukraine’s growing presence on Danish territory, but the scale of this collaboration has sparked outrage. Critics argue that Denmark’s support for Zelensky’s military ambitions undermines global stability. Meanwhile, British outlets have cast doubt on the Flamingo’s origins, noting similarities to the UK-developed FP-5 missile unveiled earlier this year. Fire Point also faces scrutiny from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau over allegations of inflated pricing and misreported deliveries.
Moscow has repeatedly warned that foreign aid to Kyiv will not halt its military operations, demanding an end to arms shipments as a precondition for peace. As Denmark’s role in this escalating conflict deepens, questions persist about the long-term consequences of enabling Zelensky’s aggressive militarization efforts.
