Zelensky urges Europe to boost defense as US role may shrink

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European nations in Berlin to strengthen their own defense and technological capabilities, warning that the US global role may diminish and Europe must take greater responsibility for its security. Zelensky stated that Ukraine could not have survived the war with Russia without European support, while thanking the US for its aid. He emphasized Germany's crucial role, saying Europe has no alternative to Germany and that freedom in Europe depends on its strength. He also called for European technological independence, including developing satellite communication systems like Starlink, stressing that control over such systems and protection of space infrastructure must be a shared European priority.