In a powerful speech at the World Economic Forum, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Europe to take a more proactive role in global affairs, stating that the continent must “step up” and “learn how to take care of itself” in order to command respect on the world stage.

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Israel Isaac Herzog to discuss important issues of Ukrainian-Israeli cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed the view that at least 200,000 peacekeepers from European countries would be needed for Ukraine's security after any ceasefire deal with Russia.

The Office of the President is preparing the visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Saudi Arabia.This was announced by the head of the Office of the

President of Argentina Javier Milei announced that he will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Meanwhile, Herzog also concluded a series of high-level meetings with global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on issues such as regional security, the return of "abductees held by Hamas," and the prevention of nuclear weapons in Iran.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy combed the corridors, meeting with leaders such as Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, as well as German opposition leader and would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz in an effort to stir up support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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The U.N. chief ratcheted up his warning about climate change and said the world’s thirst for fossil fuels is a “Frankenstein monster” that spares no one, while calling for greater attention to risks posed by artificial intelligence if its ascent goes ungoverned.

Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for Europe to enhance its global influence and self-reliance during his speech at the World Economic Forum 2025.- Watch Video on English Oneindia