Flares in the Fog of War: Denmark's Showdown with Russia The Baltic Sea has become a battleground for nerves and nationalism, with Denmark taking a firm stance against what it sees as an increasingly aggressive Russian behavior pattern.
The latest flashpoint came when a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish helicopter on a routine reconnaissance mission in the region.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has accused Russia of waging a "hybrid war against Europe," where intimidation and division are used to erode trust and create fissures within NATO.