Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to drive a wedge between the United States and Europe, exploiting concerns over U.S. military support to justify the formation of a European Army. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he claimed Europe must take full responsibility for its defense, using fear of a changing U.S. policy to push for a new military force independent of NATO.
BREAKING: President Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine "will never accept deals made behind our backs without our involvement" and stressed Donald Trump must not be used as a 'prop in Putin's performance' after the US president opened dialogue with the Russian leader. pic.twitter.com/WNtof8qafA
— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 15, 2025
Zelensky: “The armed forces of Europe must be created.”
He says America might not always be there to help militarily.
Almost all European countries already have their own militaries.
There’s also already NATO.
And since when does he speak for Europe?pic.twitter.com/edYPaaZpLy
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 15, 2025
The grifting dictator has finally been cut adrift. Trump knows Zelenskyy is a corrupt puppet.
Pity the Australian parliament and media feted such a crook. https://t.co/zY9nSyLGq9
— Bernardi (@corybernardi) February 13, 2025
Zelenskyy’s demand for a European Army comes as President Donald Trump works to bring an end to the ongoing war. With the U.S. shifting its focus toward diplomacy rather than endless weapons shipments, Zelenskyy has turned to European leaders, insisting that they must step up where the U.S. has begun to pull back.
Zelenski went from unknown Comedian to nominee to anti Russian warmonger overnight, and barely even spoke Ukrainian when he was elected. He spoke Russian. pic.twitter.com/mbf1E4KIoW
— Footdoc (@Therealfootdoc) March 10, 2023
Vladimir Zelenskyy is claiming that Putin bombed Chernobyl last night. This is after Trump and Putin agreed on peace talks. For some reason I don't believe him, I wonder why?…
Let's go down memory lane…
1. Snake Island.
2. The Ghost of Kiev.
3. Bono concert in the subway.… pic.twitter.com/unPPgfDZc7— The 🐰🕳️ (@TheHoleTweet) February 14, 2025
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a US proposal to take ownership of around 50 per cent of the rights to his country’s rare earth minerals” in FT https://t.co/PVIpXZ9uR9
— Vitor Constâncio (@VMRConstancio) February 15, 2025
This proposal contradicts years of EU assurances that NATO would remain the continent’s primary security alliance. However, with Zelenskyy sensing that the U.S. is no longer an open checkbook, he has changed his strategy — hoping to secure European funding and military resources to keep the war going.
#ICYMI: Vladimir Putin B*TCH-SLAPPED Justin Trudeau and Volodymyr Zelenskyy for applauding a literal Nazi war criminal in Parliament.
Do you agree with Putin's words here? pic.twitter.com/hA21MTzPAx
— Mark Slapinski (@mark_slapinski) February 15, 2025
Trump just said that he wants the money from Ukraine back.
THAT is the attitude we need running our country.
Zelenskyy is a grifting animal.
Get our money BACK from that hack! pic.twitter.com/4RNS5frh8b
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) February 10, 2025
Right. For the last 4 years, we paid taxes, our politicians sent it to Zelenskyy, and then he sent some of it back to those politicians. Or am I missing something?
— RedWhite&Right (@_CommanderEagle) February 15, 2025
During his remarks, he also cast doubt on the potential for peace, claiming that Russia is ‘not preparing for dialogue’. By continuing to frame the war as an existential crisis for Europe, he is working to pressure EU leaders into committing their own military forces, ensuring Ukraine’s war effort does not collapse.
The remarkable truth about the Ukrainian Dictator Zelensky
Selected, backed, and funded by a grossly corrupt Billionaire (charged by the US with stealing billions)
Zelensky is a fraud and puppet, today's bloodsoaked Vassal of Western elites, began as the puppet of a criminal pic.twitter.com/WMNmSxseQ4
— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) November 23, 2024
Poland’s Donald Tusk appeared open to the idea, while other European officials expressed skepticism about pouring more resources into Ukraine, particularly after years of reports of corruption and mismanaged aid. The prospect of an EU military force — long dismissed by European leaders — is now being floated as a direct result of Zelenskyy’s pressure campaign.
Meanwhile, as U.S. officials explore diplomatic solutions, Zelenskyy appears determined to prevent an end to the war. His call for a European Army is not about securing Europe — it is about ensuring his war continues, even if it means dividing the West in the process.
