What's happened
Denmark and Sweden have announced plans to send artillery and other military equipment to Ukraine to support its fight against Russian forces.
Why it matters
The decision by Denmark and Sweden to send military aid to Ukraine is significant as it demonstrates European support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, and could potentially impact the ongoing war in the region.
What the papers say
The Telegraph emphasizes the significance of artillery in warfare and downplays the importance of Russia's new 'nuclear' space weapon. France 24 provides details of the military aid package, highlighting the types of equipment being sent to Ukraine. South China Morning Post and Business Insider UK both report on Denmark's pledge to send its entire artillery to Ukraine, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the impact of the aid on Ukraine's military capabilities.
How we got here
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years, with Ukraine facing military aggression from Russian forces. The recent announcement of military aid from Denmark and Sweden comes as Ukraine continues to struggle with ammunition shortages and ongoing hostilities.
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Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast.
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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Covering an area of 17,125,200 square kilometres, it is the largest country in the world by area, spanning more than one-eighth of the Earth's in
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Denmark, officially the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Denmark proper, which is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and an archipelago of 443 named islands, with the largest being