During the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, his speech, shortly after the Chancellor German Olafie Scholzie, delivered by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Ukrainian leader devoted his speech to the issue Europe's security and its relations with United States. – Now everyone is waiting to see what the next steps will be Donald Trump. His first decrees showed what his priorities were. Most of the world is now wondering what will happen to their relationship with the US, alliances, support, trade? How does President Trump intend to end the war? – Zelensky asked.
War in Ukraine. Zelensky: There is no ocean separating Europe from Russia
President Ukrainy he added that “no one asks about Europe“. – When we in Europe look at the United States as an ally, it is clear that it is one. In times of war, everyone is afraid whether the United States will stand by them. But is the US worried that Europe may one day abandon them? The answer is no – he continued.
– Washington does not think that Europe can give them anything significant (…) Does Trump notice Europe at all, does he think that NATO is needed and will it respect European institutions? – Zelensky noted. He also mentioned that if Europa no closer ally, the world will move forward without her.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that “there is no ocean separating European countries from Russia“. – European leaders should remember these struggles, which now also include soldiers from… North Koreaand which are taking place near our countries. Russia is asking for help from North Korea, it is a country where human life has no value, but they have nuclear weapons and can make life suffering, he said.
Zelensky in Davos. “Putin makes deals against us and the US”
– Although Russia's economic potential is much smaller than Europe's, it produces more war equipment than all of Europe combined. This is the war path he chooses Moscow. Putin signed a new strategic agreement with Iranhad a comprehensive agreement with North Korea. Against whom do they make such agreements? Against us, Europe, the USA – said Zelensky.
As he added, “we also have to have our priorities” including: in terms of safety. – We can only respond to such threats together (…). This is not a situation in which one country can ensure its own security. We must act together to make it worthwhile, he emphasized.
Volodymyr Zelensky he also assessed that “it is not clear whether Europe will have a place at the table if it comes to ending the war against our country.” – We see that China have a huge influence on Russia (…) Will Trump listen to Europe or Russia and China? Europe must learn to take care of itself – he said.