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France. Today, important talks will take place here that can open up significantly greater opportunities for Ukraine to strengthen its defenses. Our top priority is anti-ballistic defense. We will present our Anti-Ballistic Program to our partners and, for the first time, hold a meeting at the level of leaders,... national security advisors, and defense companies from countries that can make a concrete contribution to building a new anti-ballistic system. I will also meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and take part in the Coalition of the Willing meeting. We will work to give this format new momentum. The First Lady is scheduled to meet with the new Director-General of UNESCO to discuss the further development of the strategic partnership and expanding cooperation between Ukraine and the Organization within UNESCO's mandate. We will thank France for its historic support, and our service members will take part in the parade marking France's national holiday – Bastille Day. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.show more

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As always, Emmanuel Macron and I are closely coordinating our positions. We had a productive meeting and discussed priorities ahead of the meetings of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition and the Coalition of the Willing, as well as our bilateral cooperation. Relations between our countries have reached a truly strategic level, due in large part to President Macron’s personal efforts. Today, I thanked Emmanuel for his assistance and support throughout these years and awarded the Order of Freedom to the President, a true friend of Ukraine. We spoke in detail about the situation on the front and Ukraine’s needs in protecting people from Russian attacks. It is important to strengthen Ukraine, reinforce our air defenses, and accelerate the development of Europe’s anti-ballistic capabilities. France has precisely the capabilities and advanced technologies needed to help. We will work on this together with our allies. Thank you, France. Thank you, Emmanuel!

As always, Emmanuel Macron and I are closely coordinating our positions. We had a productive meeting and discussed priorities ahead of the meetings of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition and the Coalition of the Willing, as well as our bilateral cooperation. Relations between our countries have reached a truly strategic level, due in large part to President Macron’s personal efforts. Today, I thanked Emmanuel for his assistance and support throughout these years and awarded the Order of Freedom to the President, a true friend of Ukraine. We spoke in detail about the situation on the front and Ukraine’s needs in protecting people from Russian attacks. It is important to strengthen Ukraine, reinforce our air defenses, and accelerate the development of Europe’s anti-ballistic capabilities. France has precisely the capabilities and advanced technologies needed to help. We will work on this together with our allies. Thank you, France. Thank you, Emmanuel!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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‼️ZELENSKYY: FREYA is our Ukrainian anti-ballistic project, similar to the Patriot but cheaper. We will present it in France over the next few days. If our European partners support us, we will be able to protect Ukraine’s skies with our own capabilities. “We have a few questions from you, dear journalists, about our FREYA project. Yes, FREYA is the working name. This is our Ukrainian anti-ballistic system. I would call it European, but still, yes, under our leadership. This project is our anti-ballistic system, which should be similar to the Patriot for intercepting ballistic targets, but more mass-produced and cheaper. At least, this is the task I have given to our manufacturers. This is the European model. Our first meeting on this topic will be in France, and it will be soon. We will definitely announce this publicly. Our task was to gather leaders, companies, the NSA, and everyone together to present the joint European anti-ballistic project, named FREYA, to the countries that can help Ukraine implement it quickly. We could do this ourselves, but that would take years—a really long time. Now, though, we can do it super fast thanks to this kind of anti-ballistic coalition. In the next few days, we'll get together and present the plan to the leaders. If the leaders, their production capacities, and their companies support FREYA, then FREYA will come to life really soon. To be honest, this is goal number one. This is anti-ballistic, and FREYA can really help Ukraine, first of all. In that case, we would be able to close Ukraine’s skies with our own capabilities. Importantly, we will share our idea—the FREYA project—with all our partners, especially the Europeans, who have helped Ukraine during this war. I think this is a really winning idea. God willing, our partners will support us. God willing, our manufacturers will succeed in this” - Ukrainian President in an audio comment to journalists on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

‼️ZELENSKYY: FREYA is our Ukrainian anti-ballistic project, similar to the Patriot but cheaper. We will present it in France over the next few days. If our European partners support us, we will be able to protect Ukraine’s skies with our own capabilities. “We have a few questions from you, dear journalists, about our FREYA project. Yes, FREYA is the working name. This is our Ukrainian anti-ballistic system. I would call it European, but still, yes, under our leadership. This project is our anti-ballistic system, which should be similar to the Patriot for intercepting ballistic targets, but more mass-produced and cheaper. At least, this is the task I have given to our manufacturers. This is the European model. Our first meeting on this topic will be in France, and it will be soon. We will definitely announce this publicly. Our task was to gather leaders, companies, the NSA, and everyone together to present the joint European anti-ballistic project, named FREYA, to the countries that can help Ukraine implement it quickly. We could do this ourselves, but that would take years—a really long time. Now, though, we can do it super fast thanks to this kind of anti-ballistic coalition. In the next few days, we'll get together and present the plan to the leaders. If the leaders, their production capacities, and their companies support FREYA, then FREYA will come to life really soon. To be honest, this is goal number one. This is anti-ballistic, and FREYA can really help Ukraine, first of all. In that case, we would be able to close Ukraine’s skies with our own capabilities. Importantly, we will share our idea—the FREYA project—with all our partners, especially the Europeans, who have helped Ukraine during this war. I think this is a really winning idea. God willing, our partners will support us. God willing, our manufacturers will succeed in this” - Ukrainian President in an audio comment to journalists on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Kateryna Lisunova

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Our meeting today with Emmanuel Macron strengthens our defense with effective, practical, and powerful elements. Agreements have been prepared – and the relevant documents are being signed today – to significantly boost our defense capabilities. Ukraine will be able to receive 100 Rafale F4 aircraft, very advanced French radars, 8 SAMP-T air defense systems with 6 launchers each, the missiles and guided bombs necessary for our defense. This is a strategic agreement that will remain in effect for 10 years, starting next year. This is a historic deal. Today, together with the President of France, we met with representatives of defense companies. We outlined the direction of technological cooperation, namely: we will work together to increase the industrial and technological potential of Ukraine and France. We also have another important agreement today for the purchase of 55 new electric locomotives from France – a deal between Ukrainian Railways and France’s ALSTOM – and we are committed to carrying on with this line of cooperation with France. Today, we are embarking on an important and meaningful security path, and I am absolutely confident that we will achieve the results we need. Thank you, Emmanuel! Thank you, France!

Our meeting today with Emmanuel Macron strengthens our defense with effective, practical, and powerful elements. Agreements have been prepared – and the relevant documents are being signed today – to significantly boost our defense capabilities. Ukraine will be able to receive 100 Rafale F4 aircraft, very advanced French radars, 8 SAMP-T air defense systems with 6 launchers each, the missiles and guided bombs necessary for our defense. This is a strategic agreement that will remain in effect for 10 years, starting next year. This is a historic deal. Today, together with the President of France, we met with representatives of defense companies. We outlined the direction of technological cooperation, namely: we will work together to increase the industrial and technological potential of Ukraine and France. We also have another important agreement today for the purchase of 55 new electric locomotives from France – a deal between Ukrainian Railways and France’s ALSTOM – and we are committed to carrying on with this line of cooperation with France. Today, we are embarking on an important and meaningful security path, and I am absolutely confident that we will achieve the results we need. Thank you, Emmanuel! Thank you, France!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

153,932 views • 9 months ago

‼️NEW: On January 3, Ukraine will host a meeting at the NSA level. On January 6, a leaders-level meeting will take place in France. On January 7, there will be another NSA-level meeting, followed by a meeting of all leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump. All of this is scheduled throughout January. "On January 3, we plan to meet in Ukraine all the NSA – national security advisors. All the advisors who will come to us. And we will discuss all the documents, all the developments and additional things. Next: President Macron, together with the European leaders, will host a meeting at the level of leaders on January 6 in France, so far we have such an agreement – in France. At that point we will discuss everything that was worked out by our advisors, we will review it as leaders. This meeting is on January 6. There will also be meetings of more advisors on January 7 after this revision. And then we will discuss the next steps in preparing for the meeting of the leaders of Europe and the United States of America," — Zelenskyy told journalists on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

‼️NEW: On January 3, Ukraine will host a meeting at the NSA level. On January 6, a leaders-level meeting will take place in France. On January 7, there will be another NSA-level meeting, followed by a meeting of all leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump. All of this is scheduled throughout January. "On January 3, we plan to meet in Ukraine all the NSA – national security advisors. All the advisors who will come to us. And we will discuss all the documents, all the developments and additional things. Next: President Macron, together with the European leaders, will host a meeting at the level of leaders on January 6 in France, so far we have such an agreement – in France. At that point we will discuss everything that was worked out by our advisors, we will review it as leaders. This meeting is on January 6. There will also be meetings of more advisors on January 7 after this revision. And then we will discuss the next steps in preparing for the meeting of the leaders of Europe and the United States of America," — Zelenskyy told journalists on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Kateryna Lisunova

15,618 views • 8 months ago

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council continues to work with countries neighboring Iran. New draft security agreements have already been prepared. I have scheduled a meeting for Monday to discuss the second wave of these arrangements. Ukraine is making its contribution to security, and in return our partners will contribute to strengthening Ukraine.

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council continues to work with countries neighboring Iran. New draft security agreements have already been prepared. I have scheduled a meeting for Monday to discuss the second wave of these arrangements. Ukraine is making its contribution to security, and in return our partners will contribute to strengthening Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

166,035 views • 4 months ago

We are working with all our partners on air defense for Ukraine – this is the first priority. Anti-ballistic capabilities are now in short supply globally because of the war with Iran, but we must look for solutions. We are trying to accelerate work in Europe on producing our own anti-ballistic capabilities on the continent in sufficient quantities. We will also continue engaging with the United States regarding its ability to support Ukraine. The PURL program is working, and we are grateful for that. Europe is helping us financially. But strong leadership from the United States in expanding anti-ballistic production is also urgently needed.

We are working with all our partners on air defense for Ukraine – this is the first priority. Anti-ballistic capabilities are now in short supply globally because of the war with Iran, but we must look for solutions. We are trying to accelerate work in Europe on producing our own anti-ballistic capabilities on the continent in sufficient quantities. We will also continue engaging with the United States regarding its ability to support Ukraine. The PURL program is working, and we are grateful for that. Europe is helping us financially. But strong leadership from the United States in expanding anti-ballistic production is also urgently needed.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

271,684 views • 3 months ago

Rustem Umerov is in contact with the American team and our partners in Europe every single day. We are preparing formats and important meetings. On January 3, a meeting of national security advisors will take place in Ukraine. This is the first such meeting in Ukraine and it is focused on peace. European representatives will attend, and we expect the American team to join online. Fifteen countries have confirmed their participation, along with representatives of European institutions and NATO. Next, on January 5, there will be a meeting of the military – chiefs of general staff. The main issue is security guarantees for Ukraine. Politically, almost everything is ready, and it is important to work through every detail of how the guarantees will function in the air, on land, and at sea – if we succeed in ending the war. And this is the key goal for all normal people. On January 6, a meeting at the leaders’ level will take place – European leaders and the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. We are preparing now to ensure that the meeting is productive, that support increases, and that there is greater political confidence both in the security guarantees and in the peace agreement. I thank everyone who is helping us.

Rustem Umerov is in contact with the American team and our partners in Europe every single day. We are preparing formats and important meetings. On January 3, a meeting of national security advisors will take place in Ukraine. This is the first such meeting in Ukraine and it is focused on peace. European representatives will attend, and we expect the American team to join online. Fifteen countries have confirmed their participation, along with representatives of European institutions and NATO. Next, on January 5, there will be a meeting of the military – chiefs of general staff. The main issue is security guarantees for Ukraine. Politically, almost everything is ready, and it is important to work through every detail of how the guarantees will function in the air, on land, and at sea – if we succeed in ending the war. And this is the key goal for all normal people. On January 6, a meeting at the leaders’ level will take place – European leaders and the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. We are preparing now to ensure that the meeting is productive, that support increases, and that there is greater political confidence both in the security guarantees and in the peace agreement. I thank everyone who is helping us.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

297,469 views • 8 months ago

We know from our intelligence and our partners that the Russians have readied missiles for a new massive attack on Ukraine. The strike may take place today – we have preliminary information that it could happen within the next 48 hours. Please take care of yourselves and pay attention to air raid alerts. We do expect understanding from our partners – air defense is the first priority where partners can help us. And it is important that more and more is becoming known in our key partner countries about what is really happening in Ukraine, about Russia’s attacks against our people, and about Russia’s efforts to prolong this war. Laura Loomer is in Ukraine these days. She is very close to President Trump. We spoke, and Laura saw a lot in Ukraine, in the capital and beyond – the Lavra, our people, and everything we are going through. I hope that America will continue to stand with Ukraine and that we will be able to end this war with a dignified peace. This is what we need. We are preparing for a meeting with the President of the United States and his team. I thank America. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine – with our people and our efforts to protect life.

We know from our intelligence and our partners that the Russians have readied missiles for a new massive attack on Ukraine. The strike may take place today – we have preliminary information that it could happen within the next 48 hours. Please take care of yourselves and pay attention to air raid alerts. We do expect understanding from our partners – air defense is the first priority where partners can help us. And it is important that more and more is becoming known in our key partner countries about what is really happening in Ukraine, about Russia’s attacks against our people, and about Russia’s efforts to prolong this war. Laura Loomer is in Ukraine these days. She is very close to President Trump. We spoke, and Laura saw a lot in Ukraine, in the capital and beyond – the Lavra, our people, and everything we are going through. I hope that America will continue to stand with Ukraine and that we will be able to end this war with a dignified peace. This is what we need. We are preparing for a meeting with the President of the United States and his team. I thank America. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine – with our people and our efforts to protect life.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

334,757 views • 1 month ago

The reality in Ukraine right now is that sometimes we do not have the missiles needed to intercept ballistic missiles. That is why we launched a new Anti-Ballistic Missile Program that includes coordination across the political, governmental, and industrial dimensions and can deliver anti-ballistic weapons at scale: the system and the missiles for it. We named the program FREYJA, and today our Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition held its first, inaugural meeting. Thank you, friends, for your support. It is important that European companies are also represented – specifically those that manufacture critical components for defense systems: Fire Point, Thales, Diehl Defence, Saab, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Weibel, Leonardo, Sener, MBDA, Eurosam, Safran, and Destinus. Each of us has important pieces. Ukraine has missiles, but they are only part of the system. Together, over the next 12 months, we can build this system at scale – FREYJA. Joint press conference with the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing. (1/3)

The reality in Ukraine right now is that sometimes we do not have the missiles needed to intercept ballistic missiles. That is why we launched a new Anti-Ballistic Missile Program that includes coordination across the political, governmental, and industrial dimensions and can deliver anti-ballistic weapons at scale: the system and the missiles for it. We named the program FREYJA, and today our Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition held its first, inaugural meeting. Thank you, friends, for your support. It is important that European companies are also represented – specifically those that manufacture critical components for defense systems: Fire Point, Thales, Diehl Defence, Saab, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Weibel, Leonardo, Sener, MBDA, Eurosam, Safran, and Destinus. Each of us has important pieces. Ukraine has missiles, but they are only part of the system. Together, over the next 12 months, we can build this system at scale – FREYJA. Joint press conference with the co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing. (1/3)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

189,419 views • 1 month ago

I met with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. I am grateful to Spain for its support and for this visit – a visit that will also, in many ways, support Ukraine and, importantly, allow us to expand our cooperation: the defense industries of our countries, our defensive capabilities, and our political cooperation. We value all of this very highly. Today, there are new defense agreements between Ukraine and Spain, as well as between our companies. We are working together with the Government of Spain and Spanish companies to ensure the tangible further technological development of our Defense Forces and our countries. Ukraine is ready to help with the necessary drones, experience, and capabilities. Spain’s defense industry, in turn, can supply Ukraine with the ammunition, radars, equipment, and other resources we need. Our teams are already working through the details, and today, new agreements have been signed that expand this cooperation. Thank you, Pedro Sánchez! Thank you, Spain!

I met with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. I am grateful to Spain for its support and for this visit – a visit that will also, in many ways, support Ukraine and, importantly, allow us to expand our cooperation: the defense industries of our countries, our defensive capabilities, and our political cooperation. We value all of this very highly. Today, there are new defense agreements between Ukraine and Spain, as well as between our companies. We are working together with the Government of Spain and Spanish companies to ensure the tangible further technological development of our Defense Forces and our countries. Ukraine is ready to help with the necessary drones, experience, and capabilities. Spain’s defense industry, in turn, can supply Ukraine with the ammunition, radars, equipment, and other resources we need. Our teams are already working through the details, and today, new agreements have been signed that expand this cooperation. Thank you, Pedro Sánchez! Thank you, Spain!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

159,866 views • 5 months ago

‼️ ZELENSKYY: The PURL program—purchasing anti-ballistic air defense systems from the U.S.—is temporary. Ukraine and the EU will jointly produce their own anti-ballistic systems in the future. “As for PURL. Why do we need this program? It's (providing us with) a specific anti-ballistic air defense system. Unfortunately, Europe doesn't have this yet. I'm one hundred percent sure that Europe, together with Ukraine, the EU will produce anti-ballistic systems. Is it a matter of time? Yes. And while we don't have this, while there's a shortage, we must protect our families, our people. And for that, we need the PURL program. And we're grateful to Germany for its contributions to this program” - Ukrainian President during his visit to Berlin ok Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.

‼️ ZELENSKYY: The PURL program—purchasing anti-ballistic air defense systems from the U.S.—is temporary. Ukraine and the EU will jointly produce their own anti-ballistic systems in the future. “As for PURL. Why do we need this program? It's (providing us with) a specific anti-ballistic air defense system. Unfortunately, Europe doesn't have this yet. I'm one hundred percent sure that Europe, together with Ukraine, the EU will produce anti-ballistic systems. Is it a matter of time? Yes. And while we don't have this, while there's a shortage, we must protect our families, our people. And for that, we need the PURL program. And we're grateful to Germany for its contributions to this program” - Ukrainian President during his visit to Berlin ok Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.

Kateryna Lisunova

237,006 views • 4 months ago

We signed a Drone Deal agreement with Denmark. This is already Ukraine’s ninth such agreement, and it is important that more and more partners are joining this format, which opens up greater opportunities for joint defense production, the exchange of expertise, and transparency in weapons exports. Together, we are building a new security architecture. I thank Denmark, and personally Mette, for this step toward strengthening our shared defense. It was with Denmark that we began joint production in Ukraine under the Danish model, and it is absolutely fair that Denmark will now have access to Ukrainian exports of weapons tested in war. Today, we also discussed with the Prime Minister Statsministeriet the strengthening of our air defense and work on European anti-ballistic defense. It is extremely important for us right now to receive Patriot missiles as quickly as possible and to jointly develop our own European capabilities to counter ballistic threats. I thank Denmark for its continued support for our people – for its defense and financial assistance, and for all its contributions to the PURL initiative.

We signed a Drone Deal agreement with Denmark. This is already Ukraine’s ninth such agreement, and it is important that more and more partners are joining this format, which opens up greater opportunities for joint defense production, the exchange of expertise, and transparency in weapons exports. Together, we are building a new security architecture. I thank Denmark, and personally Mette, for this step toward strengthening our shared defense. It was with Denmark that we began joint production in Ukraine under the Danish model, and it is absolutely fair that Denmark will now have access to Ukrainian exports of weapons tested in war. Today, we also discussed with the Prime Minister Statsministeriet the strengthening of our air defense and work on European anti-ballistic defense. It is extremely important for us right now to receive Patriot missiles as quickly as possible and to jointly develop our own European capabilities to counter ballistic threats. I thank Denmark for its continued support for our people – for its defense and financial assistance, and for all its contributions to the PURL initiative.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

488,804 views • 1 month ago

I thank Sweden for all its support for Ukraine – for our people and for our defense. Sweden is absolutely committed to protecting life, and we value this immensely. Today, we have a new support package for Ukraine, and the most important element of it is the Swedish Gripen fighter jets, which will strengthen our air force. Overall, this year, next year, and our future cooperation are all about building Ukraine’s fleet of Swedish Gripens. This will help us guarantee the security of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Today, the Ulf Kristersson and I also discussed the details of our cooperation across all other areas. I briefed him on the situation in Ukraine – on the battlefield and in our defense against Russian strikes. We need our own European antiballistic capabilities in sufficient quantity and with sufficient strength. We will work on this, including within the NB8 format – one of our most effective formats, bringing together Ukraine, the Nordic countries, and the Baltic states. I am also grateful to Sweden for all the sanctions steps – everything that limits Russia’s capacity for aggression.

I thank Sweden for all its support for Ukraine – for our people and for our defense. Sweden is absolutely committed to protecting life, and we value this immensely. Today, we have a new support package for Ukraine, and the most important element of it is the Swedish Gripen fighter jets, which will strengthen our air force. Overall, this year, next year, and our future cooperation are all about building Ukraine’s fleet of Swedish Gripens. This will help us guarantee the security of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Today, the Ulf Kristersson and I also discussed the details of our cooperation across all other areas. I briefed him on the situation in Ukraine – on the battlefield and in our defense against Russian strikes. We need our own European antiballistic capabilities in sufficient quantity and with sufficient strength. We will work on this, including within the NB8 format – one of our most effective formats, bringing together Ukraine, the Nordic countries, and the Baltic states. I am also grateful to Sweden for all the sanctions steps – everything that limits Russia’s capacity for aggression.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

150,392 views • 3 months ago

We are preparing for the 25th Ramstein meeting on October 12, which will be the first to take place at the leaders’ level. We will present the Victory Plan—clear, concrete steps towards a just end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine are what can stop Russian aggression. We extend our gratitude to everyone who is helping to defend our state, Europe, and the entire world.

We are preparing for the 25th Ramstein meeting on October 12, which will be the first to take place at the leaders’ level. We will present the Victory Plan—clear, concrete steps towards a just end to the war. The determination of our partners and the strengthening of Ukraine are what can stop Russian aggression. We extend our gratitude to everyone who is helping to defend our state, Europe, and the entire world.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

429,743 views • 1 year ago

France stands with Ukraine, and we are grateful to the entire French nation and personally to President Emmanuel Macron for such strong support for our country and for France’s leadership in many initiatives and coalitions. During today’s meeting with President Macron, we aligned our positions ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of the Coalition of the Willing leaders and discussed preparatory work on security guarantees. I believe that our efforts will deliver strong security guarantees for Ukraine. We are all working on this together. We also discussed defense support for Ukraine – addressing current needs, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the possibilities for using frozen Russian assets. Particular attention was paid to our path toward the European Union. We appreciate France’s support in this regard.

France stands with Ukraine, and we are grateful to the entire French nation and personally to President Emmanuel Macron for such strong support for our country and for France’s leadership in many initiatives and coalitions. During today’s meeting with President Macron, we aligned our positions ahead of tomorrow’s meeting of the Coalition of the Willing leaders and discussed preparatory work on security guarantees. I believe that our efforts will deliver strong security guarantees for Ukraine. We are all working on this together. We also discussed defense support for Ukraine – addressing current needs, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the possibilities for using frozen Russian assets. Particular attention was paid to our path toward the European Union. We appreciate France’s support in this regard.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

296,193 views • 1 year ago

Arrived in Romania together with the First Lady Olena Zelenska / Олена Зеленська. The Bucharest Nine Summit is taking place here today, with the participation of Northern European countries. Important meetings are planned on the sidelines of the summit. All of us in the world need joint decisions and joint work so that there is more security for everyone. We will be shoring up additional resources for our defense and expanding the Drone Deals format. Olena will meet with the First Lady of Romania and take part in the signing of memoranda on the accession of Romanian universities to the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.

Arrived in Romania together with the First Lady Olena Zelenska / Олена Зеленська. The Bucharest Nine Summit is taking place here today, with the participation of Northern European countries. Important meetings are planned on the sidelines of the summit. All of us in the world need joint decisions and joint work so that there is more security for everyone. We will be shoring up additional resources for our defense and expanding the Drone Deals format. Olena will meet with the First Lady of Romania and take part in the signing of memoranda on the accession of Romanian universities to the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

273,461 views • 3 months ago

I held a meeting with the heads of investment funds and business associations, both Ukrainian and international. We discussed how we can expand the capabilities of our defense industry, develop new areas of cooperation, and open export platforms for weapons. We count on continued support for Ukraine. For us, this is one of the new spheres where we can see tangible growth in cooperation and in Ukraine’s defense industry. According to our estimates, in 2026, the production potential for drones and missiles alone will reach 35 billion dollars. Ukraine is ready to share its expertise and technologies and to develop joint production. We are also ready to open export platforms for weapons in Europe, the United States, and other countries, provided there is proper control and protection of our technologies. I thank everyone who supports Ukraine, invests in Ukrainian intelligent strength, and enables us to keep building our joint capabilities together. I also thank the representatives for the meeting and for the proposals voiced. We will certainly work through each of them.

I held a meeting with the heads of investment funds and business associations, both Ukrainian and international. We discussed how we can expand the capabilities of our defense industry, develop new areas of cooperation, and open export platforms for weapons. We count on continued support for Ukraine. For us, this is one of the new spheres where we can see tangible growth in cooperation and in Ukraine’s defense industry. According to our estimates, in 2026, the production potential for drones and missiles alone will reach 35 billion dollars. Ukraine is ready to share its expertise and technologies and to develop joint production. We are also ready to open export platforms for weapons in Europe, the United States, and other countries, provided there is proper control and protection of our technologies. I thank everyone who supports Ukraine, invests in Ukrainian intelligent strength, and enables us to keep building our joint capabilities together. I also thank the representatives for the meeting and for the proposals voiced. We will certainly work through each of them.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

202,943 views • 10 months ago

Today marks a significant moment, truly historic for both our nations – France and Ukraine. Together with Emmanuel Macron, we signed a Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Equipment for Ukraine. This document enables Ukraine to procure military equipment from France’s defense industrial and technological base, including 100 Rafale F4 aircraft by 2035 for Ukraine’s combat aviation, SAMP/T air-defense systems, air-defense radars, air-to-air missiles, and aerial bombs. Joint projects between our defense sectors will also begin this year – we will co-produce interceptor drones and work on developing critical technologies and components that can be integrated into Ukrainian drones. New aircraft, new reinforcements, new steps to strengthen our army and our country. I am deeply grateful to France, President Emmanuel Macron, and all the French people.

Today marks a significant moment, truly historic for both our nations – France and Ukraine. Together with Emmanuel Macron, we signed a Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Equipment for Ukraine. This document enables Ukraine to procure military equipment from France’s defense industrial and technological base, including 100 Rafale F4 aircraft by 2035 for Ukraine’s combat aviation, SAMP/T air-defense systems, air-defense radars, air-to-air missiles, and aerial bombs. Joint projects between our defense sectors will also begin this year – we will co-produce interceptor drones and work on developing critical technologies and components that can be integrated into Ukrainian drones. New aircraft, new reinforcements, new steps to strengthen our army and our country. I am deeply grateful to France, President Emmanuel Macron, and all the French people.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

223,339 views • 9 months ago

As a result of negotiations and meetings in France, we now have new decisions from France and the United States regarding Ukrainian defense. I thank our friends. There is progress in artillery, including the manufacture of 155-calibre artillery ammunition in Ukraine. A new production platform is being prepared. We will also have greater combat aviation and electronic warfare capabilities. I am grateful to France and President Macron for taking the initiative and supporting our proposals for soldier training and brigade provision. Together, we are laying a new, systemic foundation for the training of Ukrainian army units. We maintain active communication with all of our partners at all levels. The first Peace Summit will take place in just a week. There will also be important meetings and talks with European leaders to strengthen our resilience and protection against Russian terror. We have already reached agreements with partners on additional air defense systems for Ukraine. Some will come to fruition sooner, while others will materialize closer to the autumn. I am grateful to every leader and state that practically supports us. New security agreements for Ukraine are also almost prepared. These are the months for making strategic decisions. In May, our battlefield capabilities were expanded, including long-range ones. In June, our diplomacy and strategic perspectives should be strengthened, and everything possible should be done to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen Ukrainian society.

As a result of negotiations and meetings in France, we now have new decisions from France and the United States regarding Ukrainian defense. I thank our friends. There is progress in artillery, including the manufacture of 155-calibre artillery ammunition in Ukraine. A new production platform is being prepared. We will also have greater combat aviation and electronic warfare capabilities. I am grateful to France and President Macron for taking the initiative and supporting our proposals for soldier training and brigade provision. Together, we are laying a new, systemic foundation for the training of Ukrainian army units. We maintain active communication with all of our partners at all levels. The first Peace Summit will take place in just a week. There will also be important meetings and talks with European leaders to strengthen our resilience and protection against Russian terror. We have already reached agreements with partners on additional air defense systems for Ukraine. Some will come to fruition sooner, while others will materialize closer to the autumn. I am grateful to every leader and state that practically supports us. New security agreements for Ukraine are also almost prepared. These are the months for making strategic decisions. In May, our battlefield capabilities were expanded, including long-range ones. In June, our diplomacy and strategic perspectives should be strengthened, and everything possible should be done to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen Ukrainian society.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

544,660 views • 2 years ago

Today, I addressed Sweden’s annual national conference "Society and Defense," one of Northern Europe’s most important security and defense events. We can see that Russia’s aggressive ambitions can be thwarted if there is sufficient strength to do so. And we can only provide such strength collectively, in solidarity, by working together to strengthen each other. Ukraine has already begun joint defense cooperation with Türkiye, Romania, Poland, and the UK. We have similar agreements with Czechia, the United States, and Germany. And, of course, our suggestion for partners is to cooperate, develop, and grow stronger together. Ukraine is and will be one of Europe’s most significant security donors. We aim for the best weapons and technology in the world for our own and our partners' security. Joint production with Sweden is a priority for us. And I am certain that the day will come when we will see the opening of the first Ukrainian-Swedish joint production in Ukraine.

Today, I addressed Sweden’s annual national conference "Society and Defense," one of Northern Europe’s most important security and defense events. We can see that Russia’s aggressive ambitions can be thwarted if there is sufficient strength to do so. And we can only provide such strength collectively, in solidarity, by working together to strengthen each other. Ukraine has already begun joint defense cooperation with Türkiye, Romania, Poland, and the UK. We have similar agreements with Czechia, the United States, and Germany. And, of course, our suggestion for partners is to cooperate, develop, and grow stronger together. Ukraine is and will be one of Europe’s most significant security donors. We aim for the best weapons and technology in the world for our own and our partners' security. Joint production with Sweden is a priority for us. And I am certain that the day will come when we will see the opening of the first Ukrainian-Swedish joint production in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

332,021 views • 2 years ago