Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for a united European security and defense policy, including the development of an Iron Dome-style missile defense system, to counter threats from Russia. He also stresses the need for Europe to become more self-reliant and not overly dependent on the United States for security.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Europe to bolster its collective security and adopt an Israeli-style Iron Dome missile defense system to counter threats from Russia and other adversaries. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos , Zelensky warned that Russia could mobilize over a million soldiers, making it impossible for any single nation to repel the threat alone.
He stressed the need for a unified European security and defense policy, advocating for increased defense spending, even if it means allocating 5% of a nation's GDP to this cause. Zelensky also cautioned against overreliance on the United States for security, emphasizing that Europe must demonstrate its own strength and resolve. He questioned whether the US would prioritize Europe's security concerns, citing the current global uncertainty surrounding the new Trump administration's foreign policy. Meanwhile, German chancellor Olaf Scholz echoed Zelensky's call for European unity while addressing the issue of free speech for extreme-right ideologies. Scholz stated his opposition to unrestricted free speech for such positions, specifically mentioning Elon Musk's recent support for Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party on his X platform. Scholz, who also attended the WEF in Davos, acknowledged the importance of cooperation between Europe and the US for global peace, security, and economic progress. However, he emphasized the need for Europe to become more self-reliant and capable of defending its own interests
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