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ZELENSKY CALLS FOR “ARMY OF EUROPE” TO GUARD AGAINST RUSSIA

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 3 weeks
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the creation of an “army of Europe” to defend against Russia, citing concerns that the US may no longer come to Europe’s aid. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky stated, “I really believe the time has come – the armed forces of Europe must be created… An army, an army of Europe.” Zelensky’s comments come after US Vice President JD Vance warned that Europe needs to “step up in a big way” on defense. The Ukrainian president also expressed concerns about US President Donald Trump’s recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which they discussed peace talks regarding Ukraine without involving European leaders. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would “never accept deals made behind our backs without our involvement.” He also criticized Putin’s efforts to isolate the US in “one-on-one” talks, saying, “Next, Putin will try to get the US president standing on Red Square 9 May this year, not as a respected leader but as a prop in his own performance.” The concept of a European army has been proposed by other leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky’s call for a unified European military comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its three-year anniversary.