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Zelenskyy: US-Russia talks planned, criticizes EU inaction

Zelenskyy: US-Russia talks planned, criticizes EU inaction

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced trilateral talks with the US and Russia in the UAE, while criticizing Europe for its passive stance on the conflict and what he described as a diversion towards Greenland issues.

  • •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that trilateral meetings involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled to take place in the UAE.
  • •Zelenskyy criticized European leaders for their perceived inaction on the Ukraine war and their focus on Greenland-related matters.
  • •He indicated that a peace proposal to end the Ukraine conflict is nearing completion, with Ukrainian and US teams working diligently.
  • •The President urged Europe to take decisive action, warning against a passive 'Greenland mode' approach to regional security.

Overview

  • •On Jan 22, 2026, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that trilateral meetings between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are imminent in the UAE, commencing on Friday and Saturday.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that a proposal with an offer to end the war in Ukraine is nearing completion, with Ukraine and US teams working "almost every day."
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized European leaders, stating they are more focused on Greenland than the war in Ukraine, and remain in 'Greenland mode,' hoping the issue will resolve itself.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined a choice for European leaders: to establish bases to protect the region from Russia and China, or risk not being respected.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned about Russian warships operating freely around Greenland and offered Ukraine's expertise and weapons to sink them, comparing it to their fate near Crimea.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European allies to "act now" to secure the region.
  • •Volodymyr Zelenskyy implied that Ukraine's capabilities and combat knowledge could be applied to neutralize Russian naval threats near Greenland if requested and if Ukraine were a NATO member.

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Key Quotes

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"“Ukraine is working with full sincerity and decisiveness, which brings results. Russia must also be ready to end this war and stop this aggression.”"
“ยูเครนกำลังทำงานด้วยความจริงใจและเด็ดขาดอย่างเต็มที่ ซึ่งนั่นนำมาซึ่งผลลัพธ์ และรัสเซียเองก็ต้องเตรียมพร้อมเช่นกันที่จะยุติสงครามนี้ และหยุดการรุกรานนี้”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"“We have told our European partners many times to act now... But Europe remains in 'Greenland mode,' hoping someone will do something someday.”"
“เราบอกพันธมิตรยุโรปหลายครั้งแล้วว่า ให้ลงมือทำเดี๋ยวนี้ ... แต่ยุโรปยังคงอยู่ใน ‘โหมดกรีนแลนด์’ คือหวังว่าสักวันหนึ่ง ใครบางคนจะทำอะไรสักอย่าง”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"“You must choose between announcing that European bases will protect this region from Russia and China and establishing those bases, or risk not being respected.”"
“คุณต้องเลือกระหว่างการประกาศว่าฐานทัพในยุโรปจะปกป้องภูมิภาคนี้จากรัสเซียและจีนแล้วจัดตั้งฐานทัพเหล่านั้นขึ้นมา หรือไม่เช่นนั้นคุณก็เสี่ยงที่จะไม่ได้รับความยำเกรง”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"“They can sink near Greenland, just as they sank near Crimea.”"
“พวกมันสามารถจมลงแถวกรีนแลนด์ได้ เหมือนที่พวกมันจมแถวไครเมีย”

Key Entities

Person

Volodymyr Zelenskyy(โวโลดีเมียร์ เซเลนสกี)ℹ️
President of Ukraine who announced upcoming trilateral meetings with the US and Russia and criticized European leaders.
Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Former US President whose past statements on Arctic security were referenced by President Zelenskyy in relation to Greenland.

Place

Ukraine(ยูเครน)ℹ️
Country whose president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is involved in forthcoming peace discussions and has criticized European inaction.
United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
Nation participating in trilateral meetings with Ukraine and Russia, and collaborating with Ukraine on a peace proposal.
Russia(รัสเซีย)ℹ️
Nation involved in trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the US, and accused of aggression by Ukraine's president.
United Arab Emirates(UAE)ℹ️
Location where trilateral meetings between Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled to take place.
Europe(ยุโรป)ℹ️
Continent whose leaders were criticized by Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their passive stance on the Ukraine war.
Greenland(กรีนแลนด์)ℹ️
Island nation whose security matters have reportedly diverted European leaders' attention from the war in Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.
Davos(ดาวอส)ℹ️
Swiss city hosting the World Economic Forum where President Zelenskyy spoke.
Crimea(ไครเมีย)ℹ️
Region near which President Zelenskyy stated Russian warships have previously sunk, drawing a parallel to potential future sinkings near Greenland.

Organization

World Economic Forum(สภาเศรษฐกิจโลก)ℹ️
Summit where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech criticizing European leaders and outlining peace talks.
NATOℹ️
Defense alliance mentioned by President Zelenskyy in the context of potential security arrangements for Europe and Ukraine's current non-membership.