Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of an “army of Europe”, suggesting the continent could not rely on Donald Trump’s United States for its defence. The president of Ukraine warned “America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it” because “the old days are over”.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the creation of an "army of Europe" to guard against Russia as he suggested the US may no longer come to the continent's aid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday the time has come for the creation of an "armed forces of Europe” and that his country’s fight against Russia has proved that a foundation for it already exists.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday his nation is not expecting an immediate peace deal with Russia nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of his country.

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