"Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe that he said have left Ukraine at the mercy of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid an ongoing U.S. push for a peace settlement. "Europe looks lost," Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging the continent to become a global force. He contrasted Europe's response with Washington's bold steps in Venezuela and Iran."
""Just last year, here in Davos, I ended my speech with the words: Europe needs to know how to defend itself. A year has passed. And nothing has changed. We are still in a situation where I must say the same words again," Zelenskyy said. He said that Ukrainians, too, seem caught in that reality in the war, "repeating the same thing for weeks, months and, of course, for years. And yet that is exactly how we live now. It's our life.""
European allies have mounted a slow, fragmented, and inadequate response to Russia's invasion and continued aggression, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. The United States has taken bolder steps in places such as Venezuela and Iran, creating a contrast with Europe's measured approach. Repeated calls for Europe to learn to defend itself remain unmet, producing a sense of repetition and stagnation that affects Ukrainians' daily lives. European Union members provide financial, military, and humanitarian support unevenly amid political disagreements and slow-moving responses. Russia's larger army has captured about 20% of Ukrainian territory. A private, hour-long meeting occurred in Davos between the Ukrainian and U.S. presidents and was described as productive and meaningful.
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