Zelenskyy called for the creation of the Armed Forces of Europe
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Zelenskyy called for the creation of the Armed Forces of Europe

Office of the President of Ukraine
Zelensky believes that Europe needs its own army

On February 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly addressed all European countries during the Munich Security Conference. He emphasized that the time has come to create a European Armed Forces.

Points of attention

  • Zelenskyy pointed to the end of the old relations between Europe and America.
  • Europe needs its own army to adapt to the new realities of the geopolitical arena.

Zelensky believes that Europe needs its own army

The Ukrainian leader drew attention to the fact that "decades of old relations between Europe and America are coming to an end."

According to him, this fact is confirmed by yesterday's speech by US Vice President Jay Dee Vance.

From now on, things will be different, and Europe needs to adapt to this. Many leaders have said that Europe needs its own army - a European army. I believe that the time has come. We need to create a European Armed Forces.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

According to the head of state, the United States can now say "no" to Europe on many issues that pose a threat to the continent.

What about your armies? Are they ready? If Russia starts a war under a foreign flag?.. Belarus borders three NATO countries. It has effectively become a springboard for Russian military operations. According to Putin and Lukashenko, Belarus now has banned weapons — medium-range missiles and even nuclear weapons. Putin clearly sees Belarus as another Russian province.

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