On January 21, US President Donald Trump ultimately took the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a speech that ranged across several international issues, including efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

Trump said recent weeks had brought what he described as substantial progress in talks with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky. According to him, communication on this track remains active and continues to move forward. He indicated that he is in contact with Putin and believes the Russian leader is interested in signing a peace agreement, while parallel work is ongoing with Zelensky, whom Trump said he expects to support an end to the war.

The statement stood in sharp contrast to developments from the previous day, when Zelensky officially confirmed that he would not travel to Davos. The decision was linked to the lack of agreement on Ukraine’s so-called «prosperity plan» and a package of security guarantees that were expected to be discussed and finalized at the forum.

At the same time, Western media, citing sources within Ukrainian political circles, reported that Zelensky could still fly to Switzerland on Thursday, January 22, if he were guaranteed a personal bilateral meeting with the US president.

Returning to his broader message in Davos, Trump once again argued that Washington should not be responsible for resolving the Ukrainian crisis, insisting that the issue falls squarely on Europe. He said the United States’ efforts are not properly appreciated, referring both to NATO and European countries, and stressed that America, separated by what he called a vast and beautiful ocean, has no direct stake in the conflict.

Trump went on to say that Europe is moving in the wrong direction and has, in recent years, turned into what he described as a troubled continent. Among the most pressing challenges, he cited migration and declining investment levels, noting that several European states are in poor condition.

He also addressed Greenland, saying the United States intends to immediately begin negotiations on acquiring the island. Trump criticized Denmark, calling it ungrateful and recalling that the United States assumed responsibility for Greenland’s defense during World War II, while Denmark collapsed within hours. He added that without American involvement, Europeans might now be speaking German or even Japanese.