End the cycle of endless reincarnation: Zelensky openly states at Davos that Europe should wake up

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a powerful speech. He criticized Europe for being in a long-term state of “watching,” “delaying,” and “relying on the United States,” akin to the endless cycle in the movie “Groundhog Day.” He emphasized that if Europe does not change its passive stance, it will not only be unable to respond to Russia’s invasion but also lose its voice in global geopolitics. The speech covered key issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran’s bloody crackdown, Europe’s defense gaps, dependence on the US, and Europe’s future role in the world.

History Repeats: Europe Still Hasn’t Learned Self-Defense

Zelensky started by quoting his words from a year ago in Davos: “Europe needs to learn how to defend itself.” A year has passed, and there has been no progress. He described Europe as being caught in a cycle similar to the movie “Groundhog Day,” repeatedly making the same mistakes and delays. He pointed out, “It’s not just because the threat persists, but because every year we miss the opportunity to act.”

The World Is Moving, Europe Is Waiting: Iran, Greenland, and Venezuela Events Reflect Powerlessness

Zelensky criticized Europe’s passivity in the face of major international events. From Iran’s bloody protests to escalating strategic tensions in Greenland, and the US-led arrest of Maduro, he noted that Europe is always “watching the US’s attitude” rather than actively participating. He asked, “If killing enough people allows you to stay in power, is that the message Europe wants to send to the world?”

Freezing Russian Assets but Not Acting: Putin Still Has Influence in Europe

Although the EU froze Russian assets, Zelensky expressed gratitude but also criticized, “When it comes to actually using these funds to counter Russia’s invasion, decisions are blocked.” “It’s Putin who successfully prevents Europe from acting, and that’s a fact.” He pointed out that Europe has the power to punish Russia but allows Putin to still influence the flow of war funds.

European Judicial Delays: No International Court for Russian Aggression

Regarding judicial accountability for Russia’s aggression, Zelensky admitted, “Despite agreements and multiple meetings, there is still no actual court.” He criticized Europe for always making “other issues seem more urgent” and neglecting its fundamental commitment to justice.

Security Guarantees but No Ceasefire Plan

Zelensky thanked the UK and France for their security guarantees but bluntly asked, “These guarantees are for post-war preparations. What about the ceasefire? Who will make it happen?” He warned that Europe is too eager to discuss “future blueprints” while avoiding “decisions that need to be made today,” leading to stagnation.

Europe’s Inaction on Russian Oil: War Funds Still Flowing

He fiercely criticized Europe’s failure to fully stop Russian oil trade. “Russian oil tankers are sailing along European coasts, transporting funds to support the war, and Europe is doing nothing.” He proposed specific measures: “Seize and sell Russian oil, and use the money to protect Europeans instead of funding the war.”

Europe’s Military Hollow: 30 Soldiers Can’t Guard Greenland

On Europe’s defense issues, Zelensky sarcastically pointed out, “You send 30 or 40 soldiers to Greenland—what are you doing?” He bluntly stated that Europe relies too much on the US and NATO but lacks a truly capable joint force. He suggested establishing bases with real defense capabilities rather than symbolic garrisons.

Ukraine Ready to Help Europe: We Can Sink Russian Warships

Zelensky said that if Europe requests, Ukraine is fully capable of helping deal with Russian naval vessels. “We know how to operate at sea and are willing to assist in sinking Russian ships near Greenland, just as we did in Crimea.”

Lessons from Iran and Belarus: Bearing the Consequences of Turning a Blind Eye to Democratic Protests

He cited examples from Iran and Belarus, criticizing the international community for not supporting democratic protesters in time, allowing authoritarian regimes to stay in power, and even letting Russian missiles station in Belarus, threatening Europe. He warned, “Refusing to help free people always comes back to haunt you.”

Sanctions Still Too Weak: Europe Hasn’t Fully Leveraged Global Balancing Power

While praising progress in sanctions, Zelensky believed Europe’s actions are still less forceful than those of the US. “If Europe’s actions can’t make villains afraid, Europe can only lag behind forever and chase the next crisis.”

Breaking the Silence: Internal European Conflicts Hinder Unity

He criticized the EU for being too sensitive about certain issues, such as “not talking about Taurus missiles when mentioning Turkey” or “avoiding angering China when discussing Taiwan.” This self-censorship makes it difficult for Europe to unite against external enemies and instead leads to internal conflicts, losing momentum.

Global Order Depends on Action, Not Meetings and Faith

Zelensky pointed out that Europe is too accustomed to faith and meetings but forgets that the real determinant of the future is “action.” He emphasized, “Without action today, there is no tomorrow.” He called on Europe to stop accepting itself as merely a “plate of small and medium-sized countries with European enemies as seasoning” and to unite as a “global power.”

This article ends the cycle of endless repetition: Zelensky openly tells Europe to wake up in Davos. Originally published on Chain News ABMedia.