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Today, Ukraine marks the 975th anniversary of one of our most important historic landmarks, a symbol of our enduring statehood and a center of early Christianity in Europe — the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. A thousand years ago, Kyiv was a gateway through which Christian civilization reached westward across the continent. This is why we call our path towards EU membership the restoration of our place in the European family. Today, we are a gatekeeper again. We are holding the line to keep the gates of threat to the rest of Europe closed. When Russia lies about “its thousand-year history,” it is simply trying to steal our heritage because it failed to develop its own. Its national myth is built on claiming the histories and identities of its neighbors as its own. Whatever Russia does, we have our agenda. And our history. And our Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — one that nobody can either steal or destroy. And today, on the Lavra’s 975th anniversary, a symbolic new tradition was born — a joint ringing of the bells, connecting its centuries-old history with the journey toward its millennium.

Today, Ukraine marks the 975th anniversary of one of our most important historic landmarks, a symbol of our enduring statehood and a center of early Christianity in Europe — the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. A thousand years ago, Kyiv was a gateway through which Christian civilization reached westward across the continent. This is why we call our path towards EU membership the restoration of our place in the European family. Today, we are a gatekeeper again. We are holding the line to keep the gates of threat to the rest of Europe closed. When Russia lies about “its thousand-year history,” it is simply trying to steal our heritage because it failed to develop its own. Its national myth is built on claiming the histories and identities of its neighbors as its own. Whatever Russia does, we have our agenda. And our history. And our Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — one that nobody can either steal or destroy. And today, on the Lavra’s 975th anniversary, a symbolic new tradition was born — a joint ringing of the bells, connecting its centuries-old history with the journey toward its millennium.

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Today, Russia struck another American business in Ukraine—a civilian production facility of Mondelez in Trostianets—one of the first major U.S. investments in Ukraine’s independent economy. The missile hit one of the production buildings. Fortunately, there were no casualties. This is not a military target, but a factory that has operated since the 1990s, producing globally known brands, employing Ukrainians, contributing to our and American economy. When Russian missiles hit such sites, they are not only targeting Ukraine. They are targeting American business interests in Europe. Moscow cannot speak of economic dialogue with the United States while attacking U.S.-owned production facilities. Targeting peaceful industry is not warfare — it is deliberate economic terror. Accountability must follow.

Today, Russia struck another American business in Ukraine—a civilian production facility of Mondelez in Trostianets—one of the first major U.S. investments in Ukraine’s independent economy. The missile hit one of the production buildings. Fortunately, there were no casualties. This is not a military target, but a factory that has operated since the 1990s, producing globally known brands, employing Ukrainians, contributing to our and American economy. When Russian missiles hit such sites, they are not only targeting Ukraine. They are targeting American business interests in Europe. Moscow cannot speak of economic dialogue with the United States while attacking U.S.-owned production facilities. Targeting peaceful industry is not warfare — it is deliberate economic terror. Accountability must follow.

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Russia brutally struck the central part of Lviv, a city of exceptional cultural value and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Damage was caused to the UNESCO World Heritage. I urge UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to immediately respond to this crime in the strongest terms. Ukraine will use all available mechanisms to protect our cultural heritage and ensure accountability. Russia’s brutal violations of international law must be met with accountability. Not only the center, but also residential areas of Lviv have been struck. Throughout the day, Russia is terrorising many cities accross Ukraine with swarms of “Shahed” drones: Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and others. There are damages and casualties among civilians. Russia is doing exactly what the Iranian regime is doing in the Middle East, but in the middle of Europe. Russia proves its status of a terrorist state. And this is how it must be dealt with — through strength, not weakness, and increased pressure on all fronts.

Russia brutally struck the central part of Lviv, a city of exceptional cultural value and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Damage was caused to the UNESCO World Heritage. I urge UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany to immediately respond to this crime in the strongest terms. Ukraine will use all available mechanisms to protect our cultural heritage and ensure accountability. Russia’s brutal violations of international law must be met with accountability. Not only the center, but also residential areas of Lviv have been struck. Throughout the day, Russia is terrorising many cities accross Ukraine with swarms of “Shahed” drones: Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, and others. There are damages and casualties among civilians. Russia is doing exactly what the Iranian regime is doing in the Middle East, but in the middle of Europe. Russia proves its status of a terrorist state. And this is how it must be dealt with — through strength, not weakness, and increased pressure on all fronts.

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Pleased to welcome my friend and Belgian colleague Maxime PREVOT on his official visit to Ukraine. Due to Russian drones attacking our capital, we held our talks underground in the MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 bomb shelter—a daily reality for millions of Ukrainians, shared by our Belgian guests today. During our talks, I expressed solidarity with Belgium in the wake of devastating wildfires. Ukraine stands ready to assist Belgium in countering this natural disaster and its consequences. I briefed my colleague on the frontline situation, Russian terror against our people and civilian shipping, and our ongoing peace efforts. I thanked Belgium for its support for Ukraine across the military, energy, humanitarian, and financial spheres since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, totaling over €4.6 billion. We deeply value the more than €1 billion in military aid provided this year bilaterally and through multilateral programs, particularly PURL. I am also grateful for Belgium's assistance in reconstructing our frontline Chernihiv region and the Kyiv region through Enabel. Thank you, dear Maxime, for the productive discussions and for the strong solidarity of the Belgian people with Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇧🇪

Pleased to welcome my friend and Belgian colleague Maxime PREVOT on his official visit to Ukraine. Due to Russian drones attacking our capital, we held our talks underground in the MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 bomb shelter—a daily reality for millions of Ukrainians, shared by our Belgian guests today. During our talks, I expressed solidarity with Belgium in the wake of devastating wildfires. Ukraine stands ready to assist Belgium in countering this natural disaster and its consequences. I briefed my colleague on the frontline situation, Russian terror against our people and civilian shipping, and our ongoing peace efforts. I thanked Belgium for its support for Ukraine across the military, energy, humanitarian, and financial spheres since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, totaling over €4.6 billion. We deeply value the more than €1 billion in military aid provided this year bilaterally and through multilateral programs, particularly PURL. I am also grateful for Belgium's assistance in reconstructing our frontline Chernihiv region and the Kyiv region through Enabel. Thank you, dear Maxime, for the productive discussions and for the strong solidarity of the Belgian people with Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇧🇪

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A Russian drone struck Chornobyl, damaging the New Safe Confinement and causing a fire at the site of one of history's worst nuclear disasters. Leaders gathering today in Munich face a choice: stop Russia or face a global disaster. Russia must be forced to peace through strength.

A Russian drone struck Chornobyl, damaging the New Safe Confinement and causing a fire at the site of one of history's worst nuclear disasters. Leaders gathering today in Munich face a choice: stop Russia or face a global disaster. Russia must be forced to peace through strength.

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As a result of Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv, the Lithuanian embassy suffered limited damage. Luckily, no employees have been harmed. Russian terror spares no one and does not respect any international norms, including the Vienna convention. It can only be stopped through strength and sufficient air defense capabilities. We express solidarity with Lithuania, my colleague Kęstutis Budrys, Ambassador Inga Tolockiene, and all of our friends at Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine. We are ready to provide any necessary assistance. We thank our Lithuanian allies for their courage and for being with us during the most difficult times.

As a result of Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv, the Lithuanian embassy suffered limited damage. Luckily, no employees have been harmed. Russian terror spares no one and does not respect any international norms, including the Vienna convention. It can only be stopped through strength and sufficient air defense capabilities. We express solidarity with Lithuania, my colleague Kęstutis Budrys, Ambassador Inga Tolockiene, and all of our friends at Lithuania MFA 🇱🇹 | #StandWithUkraine. We are ready to provide any necessary assistance. We thank our Lithuanian allies for their courage and for being with us during the most difficult times.

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Russia launched another massive air attack on Ukrainian cities while people were sleeping. Again, hundreds of drones and missiles, destroying residential buildings and causing civilian casualties. We must maximise the cost of further escalation for Russia. Putin must know that each such attack brings him to Russian assets being fully used for Ukraine’s defense, the rest of shadow tankers, captains, ports, energy, and banks sanctioned, and Ukraine getting additional deterrence packages. Putin must feel the danger of continuing this war—personally for him, his buddies’ pockets, his economy, and his regime. That is what can make him stop this senseless war.

Russia launched another massive air attack on Ukrainian cities while people were sleeping. Again, hundreds of drones and missiles, destroying residential buildings and causing civilian casualties. We must maximise the cost of further escalation for Russia. Putin must know that each such attack brings him to Russian assets being fully used for Ukraine’s defense, the rest of shadow tankers, captains, ports, energy, and banks sanctioned, and Ukraine getting additional deterrence packages. Putin must feel the danger of continuing this war—personally for him, his buddies’ pockets, his economy, and his regime. That is what can make him stop this senseless war.

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Following the barbaric Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, it was important to visit, together with heads of 55 foreign diplomatic missions, the site of one of the strikes, a ruined residential building in the Darnytskyi district. This is a site of a horrible war crime. At least 14 innocent civilians were killed by Russian terrorists here, including four children. One of the kids was born under Russian strikes in 2022 and killed by the Russian strike this morning. I am grateful to my colleague, Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klymenko, who briefed foreign diplomats on the casualties and recovery efforts. It is critical that the world sees Russian terror and takes action to stop this barbarism. I thank all foreign diplomats who joined us today in commemorating the victims of Russian strikes. Russia is a terrorist state. We count on strong international responses and action to increase pressure on Russia, including new tough sanctions, and strengthen support for Ukraine.

Following the barbaric Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, it was important to visit, together with heads of 55 foreign diplomatic missions, the site of one of the strikes, a ruined residential building in the Darnytskyi district. This is a site of a horrible war crime. At least 14 innocent civilians were killed by Russian terrorists here, including four children. One of the kids was born under Russian strikes in 2022 and killed by the Russian strike this morning. I am grateful to my colleague, Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Klymenko, who briefed foreign diplomats on the casualties and recovery efforts. It is critical that the world sees Russian terror and takes action to stop this barbarism. I thank all foreign diplomats who joined us today in commemorating the victims of Russian strikes. Russia is a terrorist state. We count on strong international responses and action to increase pressure on Russia, including new tough sanctions, and strengthen support for Ukraine.

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Putin gave his terrorist response to the United States’ and President Trump’s peace proposals. With a barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine. At least six civilians were killed and over a dozen injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia’s overnight strike with drones and ballistic, cruise, and aeroballistic missiles. Odesa, as well as the Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions, has also been under strike. Ordinary residential buildings and critical civilian energy infrastructure have been damaged, further disrupting power, water, and heating for people amid cold temperatures. Ukraine is committed to peace efforts, and we stress the need to use all available tools to force the aggressor to end the war. Pressure on Russia, as well as strength and unity among transatlantic allies, remains critical to put an end to this war.

Putin gave his terrorist response to the United States’ and President Trump’s peace proposals. With a barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine. At least six civilians were killed and over a dozen injured in Kyiv as a result of Russia’s overnight strike with drones and ballistic, cruise, and aeroballistic missiles. Odesa, as well as the Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions, has also been under strike. Ordinary residential buildings and critical civilian energy infrastructure have been damaged, further disrupting power, water, and heating for people amid cold temperatures. Ukraine is committed to peace efforts, and we stress the need to use all available tools to force the aggressor to end the war. Pressure on Russia, as well as strength and unity among transatlantic allies, remains critical to put an end to this war.

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Overnight, Russian terrorists attacked Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Odesa. Civilian targets. A ruined section of a residential house in Poltava. A house in Zaporizhzhia. There are killed and injured people. Russia wages war against civilians. It can only be stopped by force.

Overnight, Russian terrorists attacked Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Odesa. Civilian targets. A ruined section of a residential house in Poltava. A house in Zaporizhzhia. There are killed and injured people. Russia wages war against civilians. It can only be stopped by force.

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In Canada, I had a great meeting with my colleagues from France Jean-Noël Barrot, Germany Johann Wadephul, Italy Antonio Tajani, and the EU Kaja Kallas. I updated our partners on the battlefield situation, peace efforts, and the fight against corruption. I reaffirmed that those implicated in corruption schemes will be held accountable, this is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський’s and our government’s firm position. We are grateful to our European allies for their constant support and steps to increase pressure on Moscow. We discussed the 20th EU package and the work to fully use frozen Russian assets. We also focused on the strengthening of our air defense and energy resilience ahead of winter, including through the PURL and SAFE mechanisms. I thank allies who prepare new military aid and energy assistance packages. I also invited my colleagues to Ukraine.

In Canada, I had a great meeting with my colleagues from France Jean-Noël Barrot, Germany Johann Wadephul, Italy Antonio Tajani, and the EU Kaja Kallas. I updated our partners on the battlefield situation, peace efforts, and the fight against corruption. I reaffirmed that those implicated in corruption schemes will be held accountable, this is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський’s and our government’s firm position. We are grateful to our European allies for their constant support and steps to increase pressure on Moscow. We discussed the 20th EU package and the work to fully use frozen Russian assets. We also focused on the strengthening of our air defense and energy resilience ahead of winter, including through the PURL and SAFE mechanisms. I thank allies who prepare new military aid and energy assistance packages. I also invited my colleagues to Ukraine.

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A meaningful meeting with our close allies France and the United Kingdom. I thanked Jean-Noël Barrot and David Lammy for their countries’ strong leadership in forming the Coalition of the Willing. The security of Ukraine and Europe is indivisible. We are working to achieve peace and develop robust security guarantees to prevent further Russian aggression.

A meaningful meeting with our close allies France and the United Kingdom. I thanked Jean-Noël Barrot and David Lammy for their countries’ strong leadership in forming the Coalition of the Willing. The security of Ukraine and Europe is indivisible. We are working to achieve peace and develop robust security guarantees to prevent further Russian aggression.

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I was pleased to meet with His Highness فيصل بن فرحان and discuss prospects for deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. I welcomed the Kingdom’s positive role in peace efforts and humanitarian relief in Gaza and in Russia’s war against Ukraine. I shared our view of the next steps toward a comprehensive and just peace for Ukraine and how Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states can play a role in bringing it closer.

I was pleased to meet with His Highness فيصل بن فرحان and discuss prospects for deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. I welcomed the Kingdom’s positive role in peace efforts and humanitarian relief in Gaza and in Russia’s war against Ukraine. I shared our view of the next steps toward a comprehensive and just peace for Ukraine and how Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states can play a role in bringing it closer.

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Putin wanted to show “strength” but only confirmed his weakness. Overnight, Russia carried out one of the largest terrorist attacks on Kyiv with around 600 drones, many dozens of ballistic, air-ballistic, and cruise missiles, and a dummy IRBM. Cherkasy, Kharkiv, Kropyvnytskyi, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, and Zhytomyr regions were also under attack. As of now, at least two civilian people have been reported killed and many dozens injured. These numbers may grow. Many residential buildings have been damaged. Unable to achieve any results on the battlefield, Putin turns to terror against civilians. This strike was probably meant to demonstrate “strength” to the domestic audience, but instead it only confirms Putin’s weakness. Even Russians see that he is a loser. His “special operation” is not achieving any results. Losses are enormous, but there is not a single achieved goal. Except that there are no safe places in Russia any more, as Ukraine ramps up its special long-range sanctions. To our allies, I want to say this: it is time to double down, not back down, in supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on the Russian regime. We call for additional defense capabilities, including to protect our sky; investment in our defense industry; increased pressure on Russia, including entry ban for Russian combatants, full use of frozen assets; strong political decisions with regard to Ukraine’s EU accession and other steps. The world has the leverage. It needs to be used right — to show Moscow that such strikes will not bring any results — and force Russia to end this war.

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Together with Sports Minister MatviiBidnyi we made a statement regarding the football presentation to the FIFA President by young Kyiv footballers. A football can carry hope. Today, FIFA President Gianni Infantino received just such a ball from the students of the "Lokomotiv" Kyiv Football Academy. The ball was delivered to the FIFA President by European Commissioner Glenn Micallef. He emphasized: "These children want to play, live, and dream without fear." For Ukrainian children, football represents the hope for a safe childhood and a normal life. The children of "Lokomotiv" shared what it is like to live under constant shelling. They recalled how, on January 23, a missile destroyed their sports complex. Since then, they have been unable to train at their home base. In their message to Gianni Infantino, the children said: "Fair play means respect for opponents, the rules, and all participants. Russia does not respect these rules. We ask you to support the children of Ukraine who want to play football and live without fear." We stand by the children's appeal. Every day, Russia strikes Ukrainian cities and communities. Russia kills children and destroys sports facilities. Russia demolishes power plants and energy infrastructure. We also reiterate Ukraine’s position: Russia uses sports to justify its aggression. This is exactly why its return to football is unacceptable. We share the principle that fair play cannot exist without accountability. We call on FIFA to act with consistency and principle: - Maintain the suspension of Russia from international competitions; - Strengthen the protection of children through football programs; - Support initiatives that give children back the opportunity to train and celebrate goals. This ball from Kyiv represents our shared responsibility for the future of these children and all Ukrainian sports.

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