He called on European nations to unite against Russian aggression, warning that battles involving North Korean soldiers are now geographically closer to Davos than to Pyongyang.Despite having a smaller economy than Europe, Russia outpaces European nations in ammunition and military equipment production, a disparity Zelensky urged Europe to address collectively.Zelensky also emphasized the growing strategic ties between Russia, Iran, and North Korea, describing them as threats to Europe, the U.S., and global stability. "These are their strategic priorities, and our priorities must meet this challenge — in politics, defense, and economics. We can only counter such threats together," he said.Zelensky also said that Russia is evolving into a "North Korea-like state," where human life holds no value, but nuclear weapons and hostility toward neighbors dominate its agenda.Zelensky arrives in Davos to participate in World Economic ForumZelensky’s itinerary will include bilateral talks with leaders of Latin American and Asian countries and meetings with top business officials.The Kyiv IndependentMartin FornusekThe Davos forum, themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," brings together nearly 3,000 representatives from over 130 countries, including 60 heads of state and government.Discussions on Jan.

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