Zelenskyy urges Europe to follow Trump and completely stop Russia's shadow fleet tankers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, has called on Europe to completely stop Russian oil supplies, including halting tankers from Russia's shadow fleet.
Source: European Pravda
Details: Zelenskyy stated that Europe avoids measures that shape its future, referring specifically to the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil to the continent.
He argued that US President Donald Trump is able to stop Russian tankers.
"Europe loves to discuss the future but avoids taking action today, action that defines what kind of future we will have. That's the problem. Why can President Trump stop tankers from the shadow fleet and cease oil [supplies], but Europe cannot?" Zelenskyy addressed forum participants.
He stressed that by stopping Russian oil shipments, Europe protects its own population.
Quote: "Russian oil is being transported right along European shores. That oil funds the war against Ukraine; that oil helps destabilise Europe. So Russian oil must be stopped and confiscated and sold for Europe's benefit. Why not? If Putin has no money, there is no war for Europe."
Background:
- Before his speech at the forum, Zelenskyy met with Trump.
- The leaders' meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes. Zelenskyy's team described it as "good".
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