Zelensky urges Europe to double army by 2030 to combat Russia’s possible 2.5 million troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Europe must amass an army of 3 million by 2030 to counter Russia’s projected 2.5 million-strong army by that time.

Unsurprisingly, Zelensky devoted most of his time at the World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday to warning about Russia and pleading for help for Ukraine‘s war effort. Referring to estimates that Russia’s military buildup could see it achieve an army of 2.5 million soldiers, Zelensky urged Europe to one-up the Kremlin with an army of 3 million.

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“In 2030, Russia will have army of 2.5 million people. They will have it. We will have ceasefire, or we will not have ceasefire. It will be a pause in