Zelenskyy Uses Fearmongering To Push For European Army As US Shifts To Peace

As American patience for Ukraine’s war runs out, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scrambling to keep Western support flowing. No longer able to rely on Washington’s blank check, he is now trying to manipulate European nations into creating a new military force that will keep his war effort alive. His latest claim? That the U.S. is no longer a dependable partner for Europe, and only a European Army can ensure the continent’s security.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy insisted that Europe must take matters into its own hands, warning that America “might say no” when the region needs protection. This was not a simple call for unity—it was a calculated attempt to divide the U.S. and its European allies. With President Donald Trump working toward peace, Zelenskyy is doing everything in his power to sabotage those efforts.

His demand for a European Army is nothing new—EU elites have long fantasized about an independent military force. But until now, they have always promised it would never replace NATO. Zelenskyy, however, is openly arguing for just that, using America’s shifting priorities as a pretext to push Europe into deeper military commitments.

Despite his claims, the real reason behind this push is clear—without U.S. funding, Zelenskyy’s war effort is unsustainable. He has already wasted billions in foreign aid, enriched Ukrainian elites, and funneled weapons onto the black market. Now, instead of seeking peace, he is attempting to force European nations into financing and fighting his war.

His speech received a mixed response. Poland’s Donald Tusk echoed his concerns, but other European leaders remained skeptical of Zelenskyy’s intentions. After all, this is the same man who canceled elections in Ukraine to cling to power, all while demanding more Western money.

As U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Zelenskyy but withheld further commitments, it became clear that the Biden administration’s policies of endless funding are over. Faced with this reality, Zelenskyy is now playing his final card—using fear and division to trap Europe into supporting him.

While President Trump focuses on negotiating peace, Zelenskyy is focused on keeping the war alive at all costs. His latest push for a European Army is not about protecting the continent—it is about ensuring that, even without American backing, the conflict will continue to drain European resources for years to come.

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