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Volodymyr Zelensky scraps Davos economic forum headlined by Trump after Russia strikes: ‘I choose Ukraine’
New York Post ^ | Jan. 20, 2026 | Caitlin Doornbos

Posted on 01/20/2026 2:37:08 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday canceled his planned appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and stayed in Kyiv as Russian strikes crippled the country’s energy grid — leaving tens of thousands without heat in the dead of winter.

“Undoubtedly, I choose Ukraine in this case, rather than the economic forum,” Zelensky said, explaining his decision to remain in the war-scarred capital.

The choice came amid “large-scale brownouts” in Kyiv and other cities, the Ukrainian president said, following a fresh Russian attack on critical infrastructure.

“In the capital alone, more than 5,600 apartment buildings are without heat following the Russian strike,” Zelensky tweeted Tuesday.

President Trump and European leaders are heading to the Swiss Alps, where Trump was planning to host an event for his newly announced Gaza Board of Peace.

He invited Zelensky’s enemy Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit on the board.

Zelensky underscored that Davos meetings would only be worthwhile if they delivered real, concrete results, particularly on security guarantees and economic aid.

“Meetings with America should always end with concrete results to strengthen Ukraine or to move closer to ending the war,” he said.

Zelensky urgently called for air defense systems to protect civilians and infrastructure, noting that a recent shipment of US-made air defense weapons helped prevent the attack from being much worse.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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KEYWORDS: pianoplayerunzipsit; ukraine

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1 posted on 01/20/2026 2:37:08 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

1. Has Zelenskyy ever attended?

2. Was he even invited?


2 posted on 01/20/2026 2:49:52 PM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Meetings with America should always end with concrete results to strengthen Ukraine or to move closer to ending the war,” he said. What does the US get?


3 posted on 01/20/2026 2:50:47 PM PST by kawhill (I'll start...the sweeter wind is finally found)
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To: MinorityRepublican
He's mad because the summit organizers told him he'd have to bring his own box to stand on.

4 posted on 01/20/2026 2:53:20 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: MinorityRepublican
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday canceled his planned appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and stayed in Kyiv ...

Probably a couple of close calls lately prompting Zelensky to not press his luck.

5 posted on 01/20/2026 2:55:39 PM PST by Navy Patriot (President Trump Decisively Won, Celebrate Recivilization!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Ukraine got hit, and whose fault is that?
Zelenski has repeatedly refused any peace offers, so that’s what you get.


6 posted on 01/20/2026 3:05:37 PM PST by Toughluck_freeper
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To: MinorityRepublican

Who?


7 posted on 01/20/2026 3:06:42 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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Europe can ask China to foot the bill for the Ukraine war


8 posted on 01/20/2026 3:09:17 PM PST by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

It’s called: reading the room.


9 posted on 01/20/2026 3:09:52 PM PST by jimjohn (We're at war, people. Start acting like it.)
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To: Allegra; bimboeruption; aMorePerfectUnion; JonPreston; kiryandil

Temper Tantrum? 😜


10 posted on 01/20/2026 3:11:55 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: MinorityRepublican
Little z must be running out of grift money.
11 posted on 01/20/2026 3:17:52 PM PST by chief lee runamok (Technical Graduate, Wossamotta U)
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12 posted on 01/20/2026 3:58:33 PM PST by Allegra (Free Iran! Free Minnesota! )
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To: MinorityRepublican
He'll miss out on some really good chow. Could be ze bugs.


13 posted on 01/20/2026 4:02:43 PM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Allegra

We need that picture of the baby LOL


14 posted on 01/20/2026 4:05:19 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Libloather
He'll miss out on some really good chow. Could be ze bugs.

Mmmmm…cockroach cacciatore. 😋

Chased down with a nice cold glass of beetle juice.

15 posted on 01/20/2026 4:28:40 PM PST by Allegra (Free Iran! Free Minnesota! )
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’m betting the EU told him to stand down.


16 posted on 01/20/2026 4:28:52 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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I’m betting the EU told him to stand down.

Wise.

17 posted on 01/20/2026 4:29:46 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: SaveFerris
:)


18 posted on 01/20/2026 4:33:13 PM PST by Allegra (Free Iran! Free Minnesota! )
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To: Allegra
Boy...that's exactly what it looked like.

Disrespectful little snot still refuses to wear a suit and tie.

19 posted on 01/20/2026 5:27:01 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: MinorityRepublican

He realized the Forum wasn’t going to be about YouCraynee.
So, he wasn’t going to be able to grift more money.


20 posted on 01/20/2026 5:46:00 PM PST by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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