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Zelenskyy Urges 3 Million-Strong Unified European Army

1/22/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a unified European Army of 3 million troops to counter Russia.
He says the threat could reach 2.5 million by 2030.
Progress has stalled since he first proposed the idea to European leaders a year ago.
The plan would not replace national armies or challenge North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but would boost European defense.
Ukraine's combat experience could strengthen this proposed army.

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Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a unified European Army of 3 million troops to counter Russia.
He says the threat could reach 2.5 million by 2030.
Progress has stalled since he first proposed the idea to European leaders a year ago.
The plan would not replace national armies or challenge North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but would boost European defense.
Ukraine's combat experience could strengthen this proposed army.