Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy asked whether the US saw NATO as being necessary as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany have taken the stage on day one.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the future of Europe and said that a key question that needed asking was, while all eyes were on what was happening in Washington, who was watching Europe at the moment?

Zelenskyy said that “20 hours ago, President Trump’s inauguration took place in Washington and now everyone is waiting to see what he will do next.”

“His first executive orders have already shown clear priorities,” Zelenskyy said, and added: “Most of the world’s thinking, what is going to happen to their relationship with America.”

“What will happen to alliances, to support, to trade? How does President Trump plan to end wars?” Zelenskyy asked.

“But no one is asking these kinds of questions about Europe. And we need to be honest about that. When we in Europe look at the United States as our ally, it’s clear they are an indispensable ally,” Zelenskyy said.

“In times of war, everyone worries, will the United States stay with them. And every ally worries about that but does anyone in the United States worry that Europe might abandon them someday?” Zelenskyy asked. “The answer is no.”

Zelenskyy asked whether the new administration would even notice Europe. “Does he see NATO as necessary?”