Tech Magnate Elon Musk has responded to a video statement by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in which she expressed concerns about a ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that it could be more dangerous than the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Musk, a prominent advisor to US President Donald Trump, has repeatedly called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and has expressed opposition to further military aid to Kiev, citing the risk of escalation and a potential nuclear confrontation.
In a response to Frederiksen’s recent comments, Musk accused some European leaders of wanting a “permanent war” and asked how many more lives would be lost. “They want a permanent war. How many more parents will lose their sons? How many more children will grow up without fathers?” he wrote.
Frederiksen, who had previously stated that a ceasefire in Ukraine would be a “great danger” because it would give Russia the opportunity to “reorganize”, said earlier this week that Ukraine must win the war. She claimed that if Russia were to emerge victorious, it would likely use its military to attack other European countries.
Her comments reflect the views of other EU leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for an increase in defense spending, stating that Russia poses a threat to the entire bloc.
Russia has rejected the unfounded allegations that it plans to attack European or NATO member states. Russian President Vladimir Putin described such claims as “nonsense” and a form of panic-mongering by EU leaders, aimed at alarming citizens and increasing defense budgets.
Moscow has consistently emphasized that one of the main reasons for the Ukraine conflict is the NATO’s eastward expansion, including the promise to eventually admit Kiev as a member.