Zelenskyy Blasts EU, Meets Trump
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jan 22, 2026
The discussions between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding security guarantees for Ukraine could positively impact market sentiment towards Ukraine, potentially signaling a more stable future. However, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's criticism of the European Union highlights ongoing political divisions that could create uncertainty for European markets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a fiery speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, criticizing the European Union for its perceived lack of political will in countering Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Minutes before his address, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump, where they reached an agreement on post-war US security guarantees for Ukraine. These guarantees are ready to be signed by leaders and ratified by the Ukrainian parliament and US Congress. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration with the European Union's slow progress on support for Ukraine and its inability to unite on global problems. Donald Trump, whose envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were scheduled for talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, stated that the war in Ukraine 'has to end.' Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the unresolved issue in peace talks is the question of territory, specifically the eastern part of Ukraine, which Russia currently occupies.
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