The ferocious slap-down saw Marie Krarup, of the right-wing Danish People’s Party, dismiss Russia as the country’s main threat and instead pointed the finger at divisive Brussels.

When asked whether the EU was the biggest danger, Ms Kararup replied: “For Denmark? Yes, without a doubt!

“It’s something that will make Denmark disappear from the world map if we don’t pull ourselves together.

She acknowledged Russian leader Vladimir Putin was “an exponent of a despotic, non-democratic system” but admitted she would accept his help in taking down the EU once and for all.

Ms Krarup said: “I don’t want an EU like the one we have time. I want the EU buried and replaced by a forum for free trade.

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“That’s our policy. If Putin or Marine Le Pen can help with that, that’s just fine.”

The MP’s comments carry even more weight given Russia’s history of bullying Denmark, especially over the past few years.

Mr Putin authorised two simulated attacks on the Danish island of Bornholm in the last two years, while the Russian airforce has been responsible for several near-collisions with Danish passenger planes.

Regardless, Mr Krarup's comments will increase the clamour for an in-out Dexit referendum. Following Brexit, opinion polls in the country swung hugely, with 42 per cent of Danes now calling for a vote.

Kristian Thulesen Dahl, also of the Danish People's Party, declared: "I think it is very encouraging because it illustrates that many Danes are tired of the way the European Union works.

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