“Zelensky: Russia produces several times more weapons than all of Europe combined In Davos, Zelensky said that Russia produces many times more ammunition than Europe, having a weaker economy. The president called on European countries to increase defense spending to the required level.”, — write on: unn.ua
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We are now at a turning point, which is now being called a problem for Europe, but others are calling it an opportunity. Europe must emerge as a strong, global player, as an irreplaceable player. Battles involving North Korean soldiers are now taking place closer to Davos than to Pyongyang. Russia is turning into a version of North Korea – a country where human life means nothing, but they have nuclear weapons and a burning desire to make life miserable for their neighbors. Even though Russia’s total economic potential is much smaller than that of Europe, it produces several times more ammunition and military equipment than all of Europe combined. This is the path of wars that Moscow has decided to take
He reminded that Putin signed strategic agreements with the DPRK and Iran.
“Against whom are they making such agreements? Against you, against us, against Europe, against America. We must not forget this. This is not a coincidence, these are their strategic priorities and our priorities must meet the challenge in politics and defense and the economy. Russia can to field about 1.3 – 1.5 million soldiers. We have more than 800,000 French troops in our army. All others have less,” he added Zelensky
He also noted that Europe should have a common security and defense policy.
“All European countries should be prepared to spend as much on security as is really necessary, not just as much as they have become accustomed to during years of neglect. If it takes 5% of GDP to cover defense spending, then 5% is needed. And there is no need to play on people’s emotions, that defense should be compensated at the expense of medicine or pensions is dishonest,” the president added.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi arrived in Davos, Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum.