--- title: "«Russia has decided peaceful Europe is its enemy»: Zelenskyy warns of long-term threat at Berlin conference" description: "At the Berlin Security Conference, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia considers a peaceful and united Europe an enemy, and its military infrastructure is too massive to be directed solely against Ukraine." date: 2026-11-04T03:14:06.373Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-berlin-russia-threat-europe tags: [zelensky, berlin-security-conference, russia, europe, ukraine, defense] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # «Russia has decided peaceful Europe is its enemy»: Zelenskyy warns of long-term threat at Berlin conference ![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a dark tactical shirt speaking at an event](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/04/zelensky-berlin-rossiya-ugroza-evrope/zelensky-berlin-rossiya-ugroza-evrope-1.webp) ## Key Points - Zelenskyy stated at the Berlin Security Conference that Russia considers a peaceful and united Europe to be its enemy. - According to his assessment, Russia's military infrastructure is too large to be aimed solely at Ukraine. - The president called the situation for Ukraine difficult but not fatal and urged Europeans to think about the continent's future. - The EU takes risks seriously: Britain is preparing a war plan up to 2030, and Merz urged against complacency. On November 3, at the Berlin Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assessed Moscow's long-term intentions, stating that Russia views a peaceful and united Europe as its enemy. According to him, the military infrastructure built up by the Russian Federation in recent years is far too massive to be directed exclusively against Ukraine. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Telegram channel of the President of Ukraine. ### «Russia has already made up its mind» At the core of Zelenskyy's speech was the thesis that Moscow has already made a strategic decision regarding Europe, and this threat will not disappear in the near future. «We see that Russia has already made up its mind. It has decided that a peaceful and united Europe is its enemy. And this situation will not simply vanish in a year», the president stated, emphasizing that this is not about a temporary escalation, but a sustained position of the Kremlin. ### Europe as a source of security At the same time, Zelenskyy called it a positive trend that other countries around the world increasingly perceive Europe as a source of security. In his assessment, this potential is largely unrealized as yet, but capable of becoming very powerful. Separately, he noted the importance of keeping the United States within the alliance: «It is good that there is still a chance that America will remain part of the security alliance so vital to Europe». ### «Ukraine will never surrender» The president described the situation for Ukraine as very difficult, yet assured that the country will not break. Addressing the European audience, he highlighted the state's resilience while simultaneously raising a question about the future of the continent itself: «But Ukraine will never surrender. Ukraine will always be strong. And Ukraine will always be European. But what will happen here?» ### Russian military infrastructure as an argument As proof of the scale of the threat, Zelenskyy invited Europeans to look at the military facilities Russia has built in recent years. In his view, their size and nature do not fit the logic of deterring Ukraine alone and point to a broader range of potential targets. Earlier, according to him, Vladimir Putin himself stated that Russia is ready for war with Europe, even though, as claimed, it does not seek conflict. ### Reaction in Europe In European capitals, such risks are taken seriously. UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that the country must prepare for a potential war with Russia by 2030. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in turn, urged the EU not to become complacent, noting that, according to him, Putin seeks not only the defeat of Ukraine but also the undermining of democracy in Europe. The combination of these statements indicates that the theme of a long-term military threat from the Russian Federation is firmly establishing itself on the public agenda of European capitals. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Украина никогда не сдастся, но что будет здесь?": Зеленский обратился к Европе](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrayina-nikoli-zdastsya-ale-shcho-bude-tut-1793759983.html) - Primary source: Zelenskyy's quotes from the Berlin Security Conference (November 3), statements by Healey and Merz. All facts in the article are taken from this text. ## FAQ ### Where and when did Zelenskyy make these statements? On November 3 at the Berlin Security Conference, as reported by RBC-Ukraine citing the Telegram channel of the President of Ukraine. ### What did Zelenskyy say about Russia's military infrastructure? He urged Europeans to examine Russian military installations built in recent years, stating their scale is too large to be directed solely against Ukraine. ### How did European leaders react? UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated the need to prepare the country for a potential war with Russia by 2030, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU not to be complacent, pointing to Putin's desire to undermine democracy in Europe.