Ukraine President Voldmyr Zelensky unleashed a scathing critique of the European Union at the World Economic Forum, calling for more "political will" to counter Russian leader Vladimir Putin. His remarks were delivered just minutes after meeting with US President Donald Trump, during which they allegedly reached an agreement on post-war security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zelensky did not specify what these guarantees entail, only stating that they were "done" and ready for signing by leaders and parliamentary approval in the United States and Ukraine. This marked a departure from his usual diplomatic tone, as he directly attacked some of Kyiv's key allies over their perceived lack of action on supporting Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president used an analogy from the cult film Groundhog Day to describe the EU's slow progress on addressing Ukraine's concerns. He also lamented Europe's inability to unite and find honest solutions to global problems due to internal divisions and unspoken issues.
Zelensky criticized European leaders for failing to demonstrate a unified stance, particularly in regards to Trump's position on Ukraine. The Ukrainian president suggested that the EU is unable to influence Trump, who claims to love Europe but refuses to listen to its concerns.
The meeting between Zelensky and Trump was seen as significant, with Trump stating that this war must end. However, the two sides did not resolve the issue of territory, which remains a point of contention in the conflict. Russia is pushing for full control over Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, but Kyiv warns that such a move would embolden Moscow.
The meeting between Zelensky and Trump comes as tensions between the US and Russia remain high, with many questioning whether Washington's security guarantees will ultimately be sufficient to deter Putin's aggression.
Zelensky did not specify what these guarantees entail, only stating that they were "done" and ready for signing by leaders and parliamentary approval in the United States and Ukraine. This marked a departure from his usual diplomatic tone, as he directly attacked some of Kyiv's key allies over their perceived lack of action on supporting Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president used an analogy from the cult film Groundhog Day to describe the EU's slow progress on addressing Ukraine's concerns. He also lamented Europe's inability to unite and find honest solutions to global problems due to internal divisions and unspoken issues.
Zelensky criticized European leaders for failing to demonstrate a unified stance, particularly in regards to Trump's position on Ukraine. The Ukrainian president suggested that the EU is unable to influence Trump, who claims to love Europe but refuses to listen to its concerns.
The meeting between Zelensky and Trump was seen as significant, with Trump stating that this war must end. However, the two sides did not resolve the issue of territory, which remains a point of contention in the conflict. Russia is pushing for full control over Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, but Kyiv warns that such a move would embolden Moscow.
The meeting between Zelensky and Trump comes as tensions between the US and Russia remain high, with many questioning whether Washington's security guarantees will ultimately be sufficient to deter Putin's aggression.