MUNICH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy known as on Saturday (Feb 15) for the creation of a European military, arguing the continent may now not ensure of safety from the USA and would solely get respect from Washington with a powerful army.
He additionally mentioned Kyiv would by no means settle for any deal to finish Ukraine’s conflict with Russia made behind its again, and predicted Russian President Vladimir Putin would attempt to get US President Donald Trump to Moscow’s Might 9 World Conflict Two victory anniversary parade “not as a revered chief however as a prop in his personal efficiency”.
In an impassioned speech to the annual Munich Safety Convention of worldwide policymakers, Zelenskyy mentioned an tackle by US Vice President JD Vance the day prior to this had made clear the relationship between Europe and the United States was changing.
“Let’s be trustworthy – now we will not rule out the chance that America may say no to Europe on points that threaten it,” mentioned Zelenskyy, talking because the conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion of his nation will quickly enter its fourth yr.
“Many, many leaders have talked about (a) Europe that wants its personal army and military. A military of Europe. And I actually imagine the time has come, the armed forces of Europe should be created.”
He mentioned a European military – which would come with Ukraine – was obligatory in order that the continent’s “future relies upon solely on Europeans – and selections about Europeans are made in Europe”.
He continued: “Does America want Europe as a market? Sure. However as an ally? I don’t know. For the reply to be sure, Europe wants a single voice, not a dozen completely different ones.”
