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In a fiery speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a stark warning to Europe: “Step up or risk being left behind.” Addressing global leaders, Zelenskyy criticized the EU’s weakness and urged the continent to take charge of its own future. “Europe needs to learn how to take care of itself so the world can’t ignore it,” he declared, highlighting the growing uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s return to power and its implications for US-EU relations.
Zelenskyy contrasted the strength of Washington with what he called the weakness of Europe, pointing out that while the world is fixated on Trump’s next moves, no one is asking similar questions about Europe’s role in global affairs. “Europe can’t afford to be second or third in line for its allies,” he warned. “If that happens, the world will move forward without Europe, and that’s a world that won’t be comfortable or beneficial for Europeans.”
The Ukrainian president also took aim at Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, calling it a major obstacle to energy independence. “You can’t keep buying gas from Moscow while also expecting security guarantees and backup from the Americans. That’s just wrong,” he said. Zelenskyy echoed Trump’s demand for NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, emphasizing that Europe must be willing to invest in its own security.
Zelenskyy’s speech was a bold call to action for Europe to assert itself on the global stage. “Right now, it’s not clear whether Europe will even have a seat at the table when the war against our country ends,” he said, underscoring the urgency for Europe to shape its own destiny. As Trump’s America shifts its focus, Zelenskyy’s message is clear: Europe must step up or risk irrelevance.
Keywords: Zelenskyy, Europe, Trump, Davos, NATO, Defense Spending, Energy Independence
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