Zelenskyy accuses EU leaders of waiting for direction from Trump

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized European leaders for inaction on geopolitical crises, particularly regarding Ukraine. He accused them of waiting for direction from the U.S., referencing Trump's past interest in Greenland as an example of European hesitancy. Zelenskyy argued Europe needs to develop its own defense capabilities, including a united armed forces, instead of relying solely on NATO and the uncertain commitment of the United States. He suggested Ukraine could assist in European defense and urged stronger action against Russia's "shadow fleet" and sanctions evasion, which fund its war efforts. The speech followed a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump concerning stalled peace talks related to the war in Ukraine.