The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has prepared stockpiles of emergency rations and essential goods in case of a possible Russian attack.
In an interview with the local broadcaster DR, she stated that she is following the guidelines for preparation published by the country’s emergency management agency a few months ago.
“I am following the authorities’ instructions, and I think the Danes should do the same” Frederiksen said, referring to Russia as a threat to Denmark’s security.
She added, “It’s not about expecting an offensive war like the one in Ukraine, but there is the risk of a different kind of attack, such as a hybrid attack or a cyberattack.”
Frederiksen cited the military intelligence services, which have warned that Russia could be equipped to attack a NATO country within a few years.
“It is crucial that we stand together. In the case of Russia, it is a matter of both defense and deterrence” she argued.
The Prime Minister pointed out that modern society is highly dependent on electricity and mobile phones, making it more vulnerable. “Given this background, one must prepare” she concluded.
Earlier, Denmark’s emergency management agency had informed the public about how much water, food, and medicine people would need to survive for three days in a crisis.
Several other Nordic countries have reportedly published information, advising their populations on how to prepare for a possible war or unexpected crisis. In November, Sweden distributed millions of updated brochures titled “In the event of a crisis or war.”
Finland has launched a new website for “Preparation for Incidents and Crises” while Norway received flyers urging them to prepare to survive for a week on their own in the event of an extreme weather event, a war, or other threats.
The NATO has long considered Russia a direct threat, and Western government officials have repeatedly stated that if Moscow wins the Ukraine conflict, it could attack other European countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied any possibility of a military action by Moscow against NATO member states, calling it “nonsense.” In a February interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson, Putin said the leaders of NATO are trying to frighten their populations with an imaginary threat from Moscow, but “intelligent people completely understand that it is a fake.”