Zelenskyy calls for creation of armed forces of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of a European armed forces.

The Ukrainian leader believes that Europe’s current military capabilities are insufficient.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Zelensky said Europe cannot rule out the possibility that “America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it.”

“I truly believe that the time has come,” Zelensky told the conference in Germany. “The armed forces of Europe must be created.”

Zelensky’s comments follow a recent call between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which they reportedly discussed initiating negotiations to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s invasion for almost three years. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides.