Zelenskyy urges Europe to follow Trump's example and completely stop Russia's shadow fleet tankers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Europe to completely stop the supply of Russian oil, and that includes stopping tankers from Russia's shadow fleet.
Source: European Pravda
Details: During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy stated that Europe is avoiding taking measures that will determine its future, referring specifically to the shadow fleet that transports Russian oil to the continent.
He pointed out that US President Donald Trump is stopping 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 doesn't?" Zelenskyy said.
He stressed that by stopping Russian oil shipments, Europe would be protecting 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:
- Zelenskyy met with Trump before giving his speech at the forum.
- The meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately 50 minutes. Zelenskyy's team described it as "good".
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