Zelenskyy Uses Davos Speech to Rebuke Europe on Ukraine Support
At Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuked European leaders, warning that Europe is unprepared for an increasingly dangerous world despite war on its own continent and stressing that Ukraine’s fate is tied to Europe’s security. He urged European countries to unite, stop over-relying on the United States and take more responsibility as Russia stands “right at its doorstep.”
📌 Key Facts
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his Davos speech to rebuke Europe over its level of support for Ukraine.
- He warned that Europe is unprepared for an increasingly dangerous world, even with war occurring on its own continent.
- Zelenskyy explicitly tied Ukraine’s fate to Europe’s security and future.
- He implored European countries to unite and to stop relying primarily on the United States for security and support.
- Zelenskyy stressed the urgency of the situation by noting that Russia is "right at its doorstep."
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January 23, 2026
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- NPR’s Joanna Kakissis underscores that Zelenskyy characterized Europe as unprepared for an increasingly dangerous world even with war on its own continent.
- The piece notes Zelenskyy explicitly tied Ukraine’s fate to Europe but implored European countries to unite and stop relying on the United States, given that Russia is "right at its doorstep."
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