Zelenskiy Urges U.S. Troops in Ukraine Peacekeeping Force, Appeals to Trump at Davos

Jan 22, 2025, 03:10 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the necessity of U.S. troops in any effective peacekeeping force deployed in Ukraine, during an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Zelenskiy argued that Europe lacks the military capacity to deter Russia on its own, and that U.S. participation is crucial for a realistic deterrent. He made this appeal directly to Donald Trump, ahead of anticipated talks with Russia, highlighting the importance of U.S. involvement in maintaining peace in the region. The interview was broadcast on Bloomberg Television.