A Russian frigate fired flares near a Danish helicopter off Gedser.

Denmark summoned Russia’s ambassador after the incident, its foreign minister calling the act unacceptable.

Moscow says the helicopter made dangerous manoeuvres near its ship during a photo mission.

Russia says it will investigate, but no naval channel exists to resolve the encounter directly.

How each outlet framed it

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South China Morning Post
Reuters leans critical
Українська правда
platforms Russian ambassador's claims of Danish provocation pattern and rejected Russian sea-safety proposals

Sources: South China Morning Post, Reuters, Українська правда