"We are your partner. We know all the sore spots; we have lost our people," he said. "We want to end the war this year. But not just quickly, but fairly and, above all, reliably for us."Trump, sworn in on Jan. 20, has previously claimed he could swiftly broker peace, though he stressed the need to consult with Russian President Vladimir Putin first. On Jan. 20, Trump expressed doubts about Moscow's willingness to negotiate.Zelensky also used his Davos address to urge Europe to strengthen its security framework and warn against reliance on the U.S. "Europe must establish itself as a strong global player," he said, highlighting Russia's growing military capacity and alliances with Iran and North Korea.Europe must become stronger in face of Russian hostility, Zelensky says“Europe must establish itself as a strong global player,” Zelensky said, adding that, while the United States remains an indispensable ally, Washington doubts Europe’s ability to contribute meaningfully to global security.The Kyiv IndependentTim ZadorozhnyyHe underscored the imbalance in military production, with Russia outpacing Europe in ammunition and equipment output despite its smaller economy.The Davos forum, themed "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," convenes nearly 3,000 participants from 130 countries, including 60 heads of state and government.Discussions on Jan.
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