Victor Davis Hanson: Why Won’t Europe Help ‘Rockstar’ Zelenskyy?

Europe treats Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy like a superstar, yet still expects the United States to fund Ukraine’s war against Russia.

Is this fair?

“ Of all the players in this drama, it's Europe who should be in the driver's seat. They have 500 million people,” says Victor Davis Hanson on this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

“We have 500 million people in Europe and they're very upset that 330 million people across the ocean will not help 40 million people fighting 140 million people in Russia.

In other words, of all the players in this drama, it's Europe who should be in the driver's seat. They have 500 million people. And yet, when we look at their expenditures, nine countries out of the 32, 11 years later, have not increased their NATO contributions to 2%. That's all we're asking for.”

00:00 Introduction to Europe's Stance on Ukraine
00:17 Europe's Population and Responsibility
01:45 NATO Contributions and Trade Surplus
02:41 Strategic Questions for Europe
03:35 Military Strategy and Coordination
05:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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[Bjj]

Im Irish, my government is so sickening. Irish public servants get 1.5 times final salary in a tax free lump, followed by the biggest pension in Europe. My neighbour received £238, 000 in a lump when he retired from a government job.(ESB). European public sector spend all the money on themselves. Its new cars and holidays for life. I think its the reason they are so woke.
Its crazy expensive to rent a house now for an Irishfamily, 2500 a month for a 3 bed semi. Its completely free for refugees and 30 to 50 a week for unemployed. We are building 300 IPAS centres for refugees, dumping thousands of immigrants into rural communities without even asking. They do this on Friday evening when everything is closed.
And they have hate laws now, for whites only of course.

[Nick-bhbk]

Mr. Hanson you are making too much sense, Europe will never go for that.

[andreasarmyrantis]

I'm a Dane, and I try to explain to Danish Trump haters that Denmark puts a 25% tarif on import from USA, so why is that ok, but not ok when Trump does the same, they never explain that specific point, and usually try to redirect the conversation to some other point.

[hamilton]

American has fought enough wars to save Europe (and other countries). Time for America to focus on fixing our own country for once.

[r.mucklin]

I have family in Europe who are constantly bragging about all the social benefits they have and who consider the USA to be barbaric because we have so little in comparison. When I point out that the USA has been paying for their security for oveer 60 years at the USA taxpayer's expense it doesn't seem to register. They have become arrogant, woke, and are experts in virtue signaling, while considering the USA to be barbaric.

[mmf]

I’m European and am completely fed up with European politicians, I’m glad Donald Trump is calling them out. I agree with you a hundred %

[cognitivedissidents]

I never thought of Trump as being isolationist. He simply reflects the sentiment of many Americans that our country should not be the Sugar Daddy to the rest of the world.

[josteinkristiansen]

I live in Norway, at the moment i am not proud of that fact.
I feel Europe is in serious problems and maybe gone for good
Thank god for USA and Trump, You are now the shining beacon of light in the free world
The media here are like CNN only fake news about USA and the war
Your videos are a highlight that gives med hope thabk you Sir and God bless

[pauladams]

80 years on after WW2, Europe is still trying to find its posterior in the dark.

[jkkjeldsen]

Bravo! Yes, I'm sick of Europe's virtue-signalling yet not stepping up.
NATO = Not American Taxpayers Obligation.

[Judge]

Because when mom cleans your room and dad gives you an allowance, you don’t clean or work. Time for the US to take a step back and let Europe balance Europe. 🇺🇸

[birgitsu]

As a German I agree on many points. What Europe needs is a new set of intelligent leaders with diplomatic, economic and military-strategic skills as well as a real wish for peace. But such a thing is hard to get - especially under the permanent chorus of woke mainstream media. That's why many of us felt a lot of joy for the US Americans after Donald Trump was elected. Please don't confuse the people in Europe with their leaders.

[patriciaalber]

I have written this elsewhere but it bears repeating. I backpacked around Europe in the mid-80's. The older Germans loved us and were eager to tell us how it was during the war and especially after. Two specific memories: A man told of being a prisoner of war. It was well known that you would most likely starve to death if taken by Russians. The Russians lied continually how they were well supplied. But the German soldiers knew that you would be treated well by the Americans and that if the Americans didn't have food they would be honest about it. Second memory of an old man telling me that he was at the front battling Russians. He said that no matter how many they killed they just kept coming, and coming, and coming. Lesson for Ukraine. You can't win against an army that is more than 3 times yours. It has to stop. Keep putting out these short videos. They are gems!

[darlenegoodall]

Europe needs to take care of themselves. No more reliance on US

[AZPB]

You know, dropping outta NATO is making more sense each and everyday these days

[nancylayden]

Europe needs the surplus to pay for their social programs!

[mgusa]

I am so happy VDH is on this YouTube channel that we are able to hear this wisdom and knowledge.

[JayNichols-ps]

The party is over Europe. Signed, the American People.

[lynchmobfc]

America needs to stop bailing out Europe they need to fight their own fights this time

[TessaTickle]

European here. You're right on every single point. You Americans have been too generous for too long. Europeans have hated the Americans forever. Even your involvement in WW2 is resented. No gratitude at all. For all my life (I'm in my late 50s) I've heard the French, the Germans and the British poo-pooh the American state and people.