There is no sign that Putin wants to end the war against Ukraine, but there is evidence that Russia is preparing to attack NATO countries. That is why the alliance countries should increase their defense spending, as US President Donald Trump demands it About this during appeal President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy told participants of the plenary session of the Defense Industries Forum in the Netherlands.

"Russia rejects all peace proposals, including those from the United States of America. Putin thinks only about war. This is a fact. Perhaps he links his political survival to his ability to continue killing. As long as he kills, he lives. And our intelligence confirms this. Russia is even planning new military operations on NATO territory, that is, in your countries," Zelensky said, looking at the Europeans in the hall.

He added that while the war in Ukraine continues, NATO countries must prepare for their own defense. The President noted that it is important to stop Putin in Ukraine. But it is worth understanding that his goals go far beyond the borders of our country.

"European countries should increase defense spending. We believe that 5% of GDP is the right level. A united Europe can create a defense potential that will destroy Russia's illusion that a war with Europe can bring it something. To destroy this illusion faster, we must deprive Russia of the opportunity to continue this war against Ukraine with impunity," Zelensky added.

The president also noted that it would be better to contain Russia where it is"already stuck."

"And I thank every country, and I thank every leader who has already decided to allocate part of their national defense spending to support Ukraine. If every European country allocates at least 0.25% of its GDP to this (and we are grateful to those countries that allocate more, like the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and such a large commitment as from Germany, this is quite reasonable), the chances of peace in Europe will increase," Zelenskyy said.

Russia's war with NATO: what is known

Zelenskyy had previously stated that Russia may attack one of the NATO countries in the next 5 years. At the same time, the President noted that he himself does not believe that a Russian attack on a NATO member country is possible in the next few months.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg analysts have estimated that Putin's attack on NATO is possible. will cost the world $1.5 trillion It is noted that these costs may increase depending on how many countries join this war.