Zelenskyy on Russia's warships near Greenland: 'They can sink near Greenland just as they do near Crimea'
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine can help NATO sink Russian ships near Greenland during his speech in Davos.
"We know what to do. If Russian warships are sailing freely near Greenland, Ukraine can help. We have the expertise and weapons to ensure not one of those ships remains. They can sink near Greenland just as they do near Crimea," Zelenskyy said.
The President emphasized that for Ukraine, the sea is not the first line of defense, and Ukrainian troops can take action.
"We know how to fight there if we were asked and if Ukraine were in NATO. But we are not. We would solve the problem with the Russian ships," Zelenskyy stated.
No one will take 40 soldiers seriously
He also commented on the deployment of dozens of troops to Greenland, questioning what message this sends to Russia, China, and Denmark.
"You either declare that European bases will protect the region from Russia and China and establish those bases, or you risk not being taken seriously because 30 or 40 soldiers will not protect anything," the President noted.
Zelenskyy stressed that the EU needs united armed forces capable of defending it. According to him, Europe currently relies solely on the hope that NATO will act if a threat arises.
"But no one has really seen the alliance in action. If Putin decides to take Lithuania or strike Poland, who will respond? Right now, NATO exists thanks to the belief that the United States will act, that it will not stand aside and will help. But what if it doesn’t?" Ukrainian President stated.
Europe is starting to act
He noted that some European leaders are trying to get closer to US President Donald Trump, while others are just waiting, "hoping the problem will disappear."
Zelenskyy added that some EU countries have begun investing in weapons production, building partnerships, and getting public support to increase defense spending.
"But let's remember: until America pressured Europe to spend more on defense, most countries were not even trying to reach 5% of GDP, the minimum needed to ensure security. Europe needs to know how to defend itself," the President emphasized.
Zelenskyy announced the first trilateral meeting at the technical level between Ukraine, the US, and Russia. It will take place in the UAE in the coming days.
