Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes it is time for the creation of an "armed forces of Europe", adding "our army is not enough". Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the Ukrainian president said Europe cannot rule out the possibility that "America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it". Ukraine has been defending itself from Russia's land, air and sea invasion for nearly three years.
Mr Zelenskyy noted that many leaders have long spoken about how Europe needs its own military. "I really believe that time has come," he told the conference in Germany. "The armed forces of Europe must be created.". His comments come after US President Donald Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week to try and kickstart a negotiating process to end the war in Ukraine. Gaza latest: Three Israeli hostages paraded on stage before being freed - as release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners under way.
'Russian' drone smashes hole in Chernobyl protective shield and starts fire. JD Vance takes centre stage at Munich Security Conference - but fears of wider European war persist. Mr Trump then told reporters at the White House that he didn't see any way "that a country in Russia's position" could allow Ukraine to join NATO. He is also pushing for Europe to provide more support for Kyiv, and the US to spend less.
