Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a big statement amid US President Donald Trump's initiative to bring peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky said on Saturday that the time has come to create the 'Armed Forces of Europe'. Zelensky also said that his country's fight against Russia has proved that the basis for this already exists.

The Ukrainian leader said that Europe cannot rule out the possibility that "the US can say 'no' to Europe on issues that threaten it". He said that many leaders have been saying for a long time that Europe needs its own army. Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference, "I really think the time has come. The Armed Forces of Europe should be created. (AP)

Zelensky is unhappy with Trump's role
Zelensky's statement has come at a time when just 2 days ago, during talks with PM Modi, Trump has expressed his commitment to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible. Trump has said that he has spoken to Putin and Zelensky in this matter. However, Zelensky is not happy with President Trump's role. He says that there cannot be bilateral talks between the US and Russia on the issue of Ukraine. Ukraine should also be included in this. Zelensky fears that Trump may take a decision against the interests of Ukraine to please Russia.