US EditionZelenskyy says Europe 'looks lost' and living in 'Groundhog Day' in scathing Davos address
Zelenskyy criticized European leaders’ repeated inaction on defense and sanctions, urging use of frozen Russian assets and unified military capabilities, citing slow progress after a year.
- On Jan. 22, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Davos that `Europe looks lost` and criticized its slow progress, drawing parallels with `Groundhog Day`.
- Zelenskyy blamed fragmented European policy for Kyiv's plight, saying the EU spends too little on defense, acts slowly, balks at using frozen Russian assets, and fails to stop Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.
- Zelenskyy underscored grim metrics, including Russia capturing about 20% of Ukraine, its defence minister last week reporting 200,000 desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers, and Ukraine's reliance on Western aid despite boosting arms production.
- Diplomatically, Zelenskyy announced his Davos speech followed a productive meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, post-war security guarantees are done for ratification, and trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia start in the United Arab Emirates Friday.
- Pointing to enforcement, Zelenskyy asked, `Is 2026 the year Europe will fend for itself?`, as Macron said France detained the Boracay, a sanctioned tanker, in full compliance with the UN Law of the Sea.
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Alberto Gonçalves commented on Zelensky's speech in Davos.
Zelenskyy Fires Shots at Orbán, Trump, EU in Davos Speech - Hungarian Conservative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not hold back during his speech in Davos at the World Economic Forum, delivering harsh criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the European Union, and even US President Donald Trump. Speaking about how ‘Europe is not seen as a global force’ and claiming that forces trying to destroy Europe even ‘operate inside’ the continent, Zelenskyy said that ‘every “Viktor” who lives off European money …
Selenskyj criticizes Europe's hesitant action. He calls for more pressure on Russia. Ukraine remains dependent on support. An analysis.
Zelenskyy slams allies at Davos | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted his European allies Thursday for what he portrayed as the continent's slow, fragmented and inadequate response to Russia's invasion nearly four years ago and its continued international aggression.
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