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flag Russia’s ambassador claims Denmark is blockading its embassy amid escalating tensions over Ukraine and Arctic security.

flag Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, accused Danish authorities of threatening to seize land beneath the Russian embassy in Copenhagen, citing a hostile environment marked by staff reductions, closure of the trade mission, and operational restrictions. flag He described growing difficulties in obtaining accreditation, banking services, and maintenance access, calling it a de facto blockade. flag The tensions coincide with Denmark’s strong support for Ukraine and heightened Arctic security concerns, with Denmark viewing Russia as a greater threat than the U.S. flag The Danish foreign ministry has not commented.

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