Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Europe too reliant on US, Zelensky says: "Europe needs united armed forces"
CNN ^ | January 22, 2026 | Sophie Tanno

Posted on 01/22/2026 8:09:53 AM PST by MinorityRepublican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Europe is too reliant on the US for its security, as he questioned the response from NATO if Russia was to invade another European nation.

“Europe needs united armed forces, forces that can truly defend Europe today,” he said during his speech in Davos.

“Europe relies only on that belief that if danger comes, NATO will act, but no one has really seen the alliance in action.”

He questioned who would respond if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to invade Lithuania or strike Poland.

“Right now NATO exists thanks to the belief that the United States will act, that it will not stand aside and will help,” Zelensky said.

“But what if it doesn’t? Believe me, this question is everywhere in the minds of every European leader.”

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


TOPICS: Ukraine
KEYWORDS:

Click here: to donate by Credit Card

Or here: to donate by PayPal

Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794

Thank you very much and God bless you.


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-38 next last

1 posted on 01/22/2026 8:09:53 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Good luck with all that.


2 posted on 01/22/2026 8:10:12 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: All

Good luck


3 posted on 01/22/2026 8:11:42 AM PST by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: dfwgator

Try to imagine the spectacle of German troops fighting in Ukraine.


4 posted on 01/22/2026 8:13:08 AM PST by allendale
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: escapefromboston

I think the Z man finally is coming to grips with the US money train coming to a halt with no possibility of the passengers getting off and taking up arms.


5 posted on 01/22/2026 8:13:25 AM PST by Mouton (There is a new sheriff and deputy in town now!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

I agree with Little z.


6 posted on 01/22/2026 8:13:36 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: allendale

Eventually the “European” army will declare a Jihad.


7 posted on 01/22/2026 8:13:55 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Zelensky’s life consists of pipedreams that someone else will save him and Ukraine.


8 posted on 01/22/2026 8:16:06 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

It might be nice if they could defend their own damn continent. They have the population and economic resources. They just don’t want to be bothered they want to keep their money and be smug about it.


9 posted on 01/22/2026 8:17:32 AM PST by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

He’s not in NATO, never will be. He’s talking about something he has nothing to do with and never will.


10 posted on 01/22/2026 8:17:35 AM PST by 1Old Pro
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: escapefromboston

The main reason I do not think it’s a good idea for the US to withdraw from NATO is that it will be Turkey that will fill the void. Turkey is 2nd largest armed force in NATO behind the US.


11 posted on 01/22/2026 8:18:03 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Picture the politics of Spanish or Danish troops taking casualties in some other country. You can’t have a unified army in a loose association of countries. The political and logistical problems are insurmountable.

The Euro and European Union are probably on their way out. The problems are structural. A unified military would simply make the breakup happen faster.


12 posted on 01/22/2026 8:18:12 AM PST by Gen.Blather (Wait! I said that out loud. Sorry. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Lil’ Zelya making demands on the EU.

Better them than us. Gotta love it.


13 posted on 01/22/2026 8:18:53 AM PST by Allegra (Free Iran! Free Minnesota! )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

The U.S. gave $billions to Ukraine and he shows no gratitude. The EU won’t sell us a little piece of ice in the North Atlantic. Maybe we should just get out of NATO.


14 posted on 01/22/2026 8:20:28 AM PST by Telepathic Intruder
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

So, the grifter who pretends to play the piano with his erect penis is again lecturing the rest of the world. Little Z shut up and dance, baby needs something to keep him entertained.

15 posted on 01/22/2026 8:21:35 AM PST by fireman15
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

There’ll never be a united Europe, not with the Western part being taken over by the Islamic caliphate, and the Eastern part still culturally intact.


16 posted on 01/22/2026 8:21:41 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

Too reliant? Thats rich coming from this idiot.


17 posted on 01/22/2026 8:22:48 AM PST by Hyman Roth
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: allendale

They may have to ask Opa for directions first.;)


18 posted on 01/22/2026 8:27:48 AM PST by MotorCityBuck (Keep the change, you are filthy animal !)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: allendale
Try to imagine the spectacle of German troops fighting in Ukraine

German Spectacle


19 posted on 01/22/2026 8:31:09 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: MinorityRepublican

They do need a united front.

But try getting Poland to agree with Germany on anything.


20 posted on 01/22/2026 8:32:14 AM PST by Vermont Lt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-38 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson