Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos for not taking strong action against Russia. He emphasized the need for Europe to act decisively and praised President Donald Trump for his proactive stance. Zelensky also highlighted upcoming trilateral talks involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia.
Key Facts
- Zelensky called out European leaders for being slow and cautious in responding to Russian aggression.
- He suggested using frozen Russian assets and seizing Russian tankers as bold actions.
- U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials planned to hold talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss peace plans.
- Zelensky had a meeting with President Trump, discussing the need for more air defense systems for Ukraine.
- Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy systems, worsening the situation during winter.
- Zelensky expressed doubt that Europe could effectively defend itself without U.S. support.
- He stressed that Europe must act instead of waiting for the U.S. to lead, mentioning ongoing protests in Iran as a similar situation needing action.
- The focus on Ukraine was somewhat overshadowed by other global issues discussed at the forum.
