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I spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Mark Rutte. Russian strikes during such a cold winter are creating serious challenges for us. Today there was a Russian strike on an energy facility in Kharkiv: hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity and heating. I informed Mark...

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Ballistic missiles are Russia’s last remaining argument in this war, and we must find sufficient countermeasures. I thank our partners and Mark Rutte that the PURL initiative exists and is functioning – contributions were made this May. There will be contributions in June as well. Today, we discussed how we can accelerate and expand deliveries under this key program. I also thank all our partners who are already working with us on joint production and helping with funding so that weapons production in Ukraine can continue to grow. We discussed with the NATO Secretary General several other things that could provide Ukraine with stronger long-term financial security guarantees. We will keep working on this at both the G7 Summit and the NATO Summit in Ankara. Sanctions against Russia. Our long-range capabilities. Financing for Ukraine. Our political cooperation. And our partners’ determination to help Ukraine precisely when help is needed – all of this sends signals to Russia that this war will bring it no results. All of this is also an incentive for Russia to turn to diplomacy. And we very much hope that over the summer and autumn we will be able to bring a real peace closer – a fair and dignified peace. I thank everyone who is helping. Thank you, Mark Rutte!
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Ballistic missiles are Russia’s last remaining argument in this war, and we must find sufficient countermeasures. I thank our partners and Mark Rutte that the PURL initiative exists and is functioning – contributions were made this May. There will be contributions in June as well. Today, we discussed how we can accelerate and expand deliveries under this key program. I also thank all our partners who are already working with us on joint production and helping with funding so that weapons production in Ukraine can continue to grow. We discussed with the NATO Secretary General several other things that could provide Ukraine with stronger long-term financial security guarantees. We will keep working on this at both the G7 Summit and the NATO Summit in Ankara. Sanctions against Russia. Our long-range capabilities. Financing for Ukraine. Our political cooperation. And our partners’ determination to help Ukraine precisely when help is needed – all of this sends signals to Russia that this war will bring it no results. All of this is also an incentive for Russia to turn to diplomacy. And we very much hope that over the summer and autumn we will be able to bring a real peace closer – a fair and dignified peace. I thank everyone who is helping. Thank you, Mark Rutte!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

185,462 views • 2 months ago

A Berlin format meeting with partners. The main focus was on the situation in our energy sector and our reconstruction. Ukraine will prepare and send partners a list of needs to support our energy infrastructure and military capabilities. We are counting on their support. Attention was also given to security guarantees for Ukraine and all of Europe. We also discussed our diplomatic work and the importance of assistance to Ukraine. Support for the PURL initiative must continue, and the full potential of the SAFE instrument for joint weapons production with Ukraine must be realized. Ukrainians, along with all other Europeans, must feel secure in their future and assured that Russian aggression will never occur again. I thank our partners who understand this and help. We aligned our positions, coordinated next steps, and agreed on further contacts within the broader circle.
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A Berlin format meeting with partners. The main focus was on the situation in our energy sector and our reconstruction. Ukraine will prepare and send partners a list of needs to support our energy infrastructure and military capabilities. We are counting on their support. Attention was also given to security guarantees for Ukraine and all of Europe. We also discussed our diplomatic work and the importance of assistance to Ukraine. Support for the PURL initiative must continue, and the full potential of the SAFE instrument for joint weapons production with Ukraine must be realized. Ukrainians, along with all other Europeans, must feel secure in their future and assured that Russian aggression will never occur again. I thank our partners who understand this and help. We aligned our positions, coordinated next steps, and agreed on further contacts within the broader circle.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

129,045 views • 6 months ago

As always, a good and productive meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre. We discussed in detail our cooperation in the production and use of drones. Our experience is already being used in the Middle East and the Gulf. We are improving defense against “shahed” drones, and we believe this should also be done in Europe. Today, for this purpose, we initiated a Drone Deal with Norway and signed a Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation. Now our teams will work out the details. We also focused on our joint production projects and cooperation priorities for this year, and not only in defense. We continue to work together with partners to strengthen our countries. I personally thank Jonas, Norway, and all Norwegians for their military and energy support for Ukraine, for strengthening our air defense, and for their readiness to continue support for the PURL initiative. We feel your support and are sincerely grateful for it.
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As always, a good and productive meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre. We discussed in detail our cooperation in the production and use of drones. Our experience is already being used in the Middle East and the Gulf. We are improving defense against “shahed” drones, and we believe this should also be done in Europe. Today, for this purpose, we initiated a Drone Deal with Norway and signed a Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation. Now our teams will work out the details. We also focused on our joint production projects and cooperation priorities for this year, and not only in defense. We continue to work together with partners to strengthen our countries. I personally thank Jonas, Norway, and all Norwegians for their military and energy support for Ukraine, for strengthening our air defense, and for their readiness to continue support for the PURL initiative. We feel your support and are sincerely grateful for it.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

218,220 views • 4 months ago

Today we have a new package of energy support from Norway – already the third this year – amounting to about 150 million dollars for gas purchases this winter. Energy support is extremely important. I thanked Norway for this assistance and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre personally during our meeting. I informed him about the consequences of today’s Russian attack. I am grateful for Norway’s solidarity and condolences. We discussed Ukraine’s needs for air defense systems and missiles for them, as well as other steps that can strengthen Ukraine during the winter. We also discussed our defense cooperation separately – the production of drones and missiles, and the expansion of the PURL initiative. We coordinated our positions and upcoming meetings to be held in Europe this week. We are very grateful for the great support of the Norwegian people – air defense systems, missiles for these systems – all of this saves lives.
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Today we have a new package of energy support from Norway – already the third this year – amounting to about 150 million dollars for gas purchases this winter. Energy support is extremely important. I thanked Norway for this assistance and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre personally during our meeting. I informed him about the consequences of today’s Russian attack. I am grateful for Norway’s solidarity and condolences. We discussed Ukraine’s needs for air defense systems and missiles for them, as well as other steps that can strengthen Ukraine during the winter. We also discussed our defense cooperation separately – the production of drones and missiles, and the expansion of the PURL initiative. We coordinated our positions and upcoming meetings to be held in Europe this week. We are very grateful for the great support of the Norwegian people – air defense systems, missiles for these systems – all of this saves lives.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

386,070 views • 10 months ago

Thanks to Ukraine's Defense Forces and our efforts, we were able to instill more confidence in the Vochansk direction. But Russian shelling continues, and threats remain. Today, the head of the Vovchansk local administration was wounded. We also continue to counter Russian attacks in other border areas of the Kharkiv region. There should be more of our successes in repelling Russian attacks and destroying occupiers. Russia tries to expand the war while consistently making empty statements about peace. We must use all available means to force Russia to make a real and just peace. Our defense against Russian assaults and strikes is critical in this regard. We also continue to work closely with partners to provide better basic protection to our regions, particularly Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy. This includes additional air defense systems and long-range weapons. After returning to Kyiv from Kharkiv, I spoke with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. We discussed our defense needs, particularly "Patriot" air defense systems, which have the potential to significantly change the situation in the Kharkiv region. We also talked about Russian terror strikes on our regions in the west of Ukraine, as well as the threat that the attacks on our gas infrastructure pose not only to Ukraine, but also to our neighbors and all of Europe. We must all work together to counter this threat. Today, I would also like to thank Denmark for the new $750 million military aid package, which will strengthen our air defense and artillery. This is a very timely decision, and I appreciate it.
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Thanks to Ukraine's Defense Forces and our efforts, we were able to instill more confidence in the Vochansk direction. But Russian shelling continues, and threats remain. Today, the head of the Vovchansk local administration was wounded. We also continue to counter Russian attacks in other border areas of the Kharkiv region. There should be more of our successes in repelling Russian attacks and destroying occupiers. Russia tries to expand the war while consistently making empty statements about peace. We must use all available means to force Russia to make a real and just peace. Our defense against Russian assaults and strikes is critical in this regard. We also continue to work closely with partners to provide better basic protection to our regions, particularly Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy. This includes additional air defense systems and long-range weapons. After returning to Kyiv from Kharkiv, I spoke with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk. We discussed our defense needs, particularly "Patriot" air defense systems, which have the potential to significantly change the situation in the Kharkiv region. We also talked about Russian terror strikes on our regions in the west of Ukraine, as well as the threat that the attacks on our gas infrastructure pose not only to Ukraine, but also to our neighbors and all of Europe. We must all work together to counter this threat. Today, I would also like to thank Denmark for the new $750 million military aid package, which will strengthen our air defense and artillery. This is a very timely decision, and I appreciate it.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

255,078 views • 2 years ago

Ukraine’s invitation to NATO will strengthen us diplomatically and bring us closer to a real and just peace. Ukraine deserves to become the 33rd member of NATO, and we will do everything to make that happen. During our meeting with Mark Rutte Mark Rutte, we discussed steps that will further strengthen Ukraine and help us in our fight. I thank the NATO member states for helping to develop Ukraine’s defense production, rebuild critical infrastructure, and provide military assistance. We count on the readiness of NATO members to deliver the already announced financial aid to Ukraine, totaling €40 billion, by the next NATO Summit in The Hague.
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Ukraine’s invitation to NATO will strengthen us diplomatically and bring us closer to a real and just peace. Ukraine deserves to become the 33rd member of NATO, and we will do everything to make that happen. During our meeting with Mark Rutte Mark Rutte, we discussed steps that will further strengthen Ukraine and help us in our fight. I thank the NATO member states for helping to develop Ukraine’s defense production, rebuild critical infrastructure, and provide military assistance. We count on the readiness of NATO members to deliver the already announced financial aid to Ukraine, totaling €40 billion, by the next NATO Summit in The Hague.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

444,283 views • 1 year ago

During a meeting with President Guy Parmelin upon arriving in Geneva, I thanked Switzerland for all the support it has provided and, in particular, for its readiness to help in bringing peace closer. I informed Mr. President about Russia’s continued attacks and our needs to strengthen air defense. I spoke about the situation on the frontline and Ukraine’s long-range sanctions. Our mid-range strikes and deep strikes are quite rightly forcing Russia to feel the consequences of the war it unleashed. And we discussed which sanctions measures by our partners can also force Russia to the negotiating table. We also spoke about cooperation in the energy sector. Switzerland helped us get through this winter, and we are counting on continued support. Thank you, Switzerland!
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During a meeting with President Guy Parmelin upon arriving in Geneva, I thanked Switzerland for all the support it has provided and, in particular, for its readiness to help in bringing peace closer. I informed Mr. President about Russia’s continued attacks and our needs to strengthen air defense. I spoke about the situation on the frontline and Ukraine’s long-range sanctions. Our mid-range strikes and deep strikes are quite rightly forcing Russia to feel the consequences of the war it unleashed. And we discussed which sanctions measures by our partners can also force Russia to the negotiating table. We also spoke about cooperation in the energy sector. Switzerland helped us get through this winter, and we are counting on continued support. Thank you, Switzerland!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

171,371 views • 2 months ago

It is crucial, especially ahead of winter, to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and make real progress in jointly intercepting Russian missiles and drones. We see that one of the main reasons for the security deficit in Ukraine’s skies—particularly near NATO’s borders and our neighboring countries—is the lack of decisions on joint efforts and defense. What works in the skies over the Middle East, helping to defend Israel, can also work in our part of Europe, in Ukraine, helping to save lives. There are specific technical solutions and highly effective tactics. Today, we discussed these matters with Mark Rutte, and we will continue to convince all our partners of what needs to be implemented for effective air defense.
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It is crucial, especially ahead of winter, to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and make real progress in jointly intercepting Russian missiles and drones. We see that one of the main reasons for the security deficit in Ukraine’s skies—particularly near NATO’s borders and our neighboring countries—is the lack of decisions on joint efforts and defense. What works in the skies over the Middle East, helping to defend Israel, can also work in our part of Europe, in Ukraine, helping to save lives. There are specific technical solutions and highly effective tactics. Today, we discussed these matters with Mark Rutte, and we will continue to convince all our partners of what needs to be implemented for effective air defense.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

313,814 views • 1 year ago

A good meeting in the Washington format on the sidelines of the Summit of the European Political Community. Participants included Emmanuel Macron , Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni, Jonas Gahr Støre, Donald Tusk, Petteri Orpo, Mark Carney, António Costa António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Mark Rutte Mark Rutte. I thank each of them. We held a detailed discussion on strengthening air defense: the production of necessary European systems and missiles, support for the PURL initiative, and ways to equip Europe with its own anti-ballistic capabilities. I thank Canada for a new contribution to the PURL initiative. Prior to the meeting, Mark Carney announced an additional $200 million. Mark Rutte assured that the provision of anti‑ballistic missiles to Ukraine remains consistent with earlier arrangements. Diplomacy was addressed in a very substantive manner. Due to the war in Iran, there is currently an obvious pause in negotiations. We discussed how to reinvigorate this process, contacts with the United States, and Europe’s role in it. We also spoke about the situation on the frontline – importantly, all partners noted that Ukraine’s positions are now significantly stronger. I am grateful to our warriors. We also covered the need to protect energy. We are grateful for the European support package of €90 billion. It is important that the funds begin to arrive as soon as possible and that Ukraine is able to implement its resilience plans in preparation for winter. Thank you for supporting Ukraine.
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A good meeting in the Washington format on the sidelines of the Summit of the European Political Community. Participants included Emmanuel Macron , Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni, Jonas Gahr Støre, Donald Tusk, Petteri Orpo, Mark Carney, António Costa António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Mark Rutte Mark Rutte. I thank each of them. We held a detailed discussion on strengthening air defense: the production of necessary European systems and missiles, support for the PURL initiative, and ways to equip Europe with its own anti-ballistic capabilities. I thank Canada for a new contribution to the PURL initiative. Prior to the meeting, Mark Carney announced an additional $200 million. Mark Rutte assured that the provision of anti‑ballistic missiles to Ukraine remains consistent with earlier arrangements. Diplomacy was addressed in a very substantive manner. Due to the war in Iran, there is currently an obvious pause in negotiations. We discussed how to reinvigorate this process, contacts with the United States, and Europe’s role in it. We also spoke about the situation on the frontline – importantly, all partners noted that Ukraine’s positions are now significantly stronger. I am grateful to our warriors. We also covered the need to protect energy. We are grateful for the European support package of €90 billion. It is important that the funds begin to arrive as soon as possible and that Ukraine is able to implement its resilience plans in preparation for winter. Thank you for supporting Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

96,767 views • 3 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.
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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

334,589 views • 1 month ago

DNI Tulsi Gabbard poured cold water on the idea that Russia aims to invade Europe, after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states to ramp up defense spending, with possibility of large-scale war on the continent within 5 years. Finland's President Alexander Stubb tells me BOTH are right: STUBB: "We work a lot with US intelligence and we know pretty much what is going on. And I agree with Tulsi Gabbard's assessment that the NATO resolve is so high that there's no interest for Russia to attack...Now, what Secretary General Mark Rutte is doing, he wants to hike up support for an increase in defense expenditure of NATO member states. In other words, countries who don't the size of a military that we do here in Finland. And I think the Secretary General is right about it as well. So I think both Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary General Mark Rutte are right." Alexander Stubb Sunday Briefing
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard poured cold water on the idea that Russia aims to invade Europe, after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states to ramp up defense spending, with possibility of large-scale war on the continent within 5 years. Finland's President Alexander Stubb tells me BOTH are right: STUBB: "We work a lot with US intelligence and we know pretty much what is going on. And I agree with Tulsi Gabbard's assessment that the NATO resolve is so high that there's no interest for Russia to attack...Now, what Secretary General Mark Rutte is doing, he wants to hike up support for an increase in defense expenditure of NATO member states. In other words, countries who don't the size of a military that we do here in Finland. And I think the Secretary General is right about it as well. So I think both Tulsi Gabbard and Secretary General Mark Rutte are right." Alexander Stubb Sunday Briefing

Jacqui Heinrich

57,034 views • 8 months ago

Rescue operations in Dnipro continued throughout the day in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike. Over 50 people have been injured, and they are all receiving the necessary assistance. Five people are currently known to have been killed. My condolences to their close ones. Dnipro has suffered damage to residential buildings, a hospital, and an enterprise. Other regions have also experienced strikes. Guided aerial bombs hit Kharkiv and our frontline positions. There is only one way to end this terror: by providing Ukraine with more air defense systems and by enabling longer-range strikes on Russian terrorist bases, particularly their airbases. We are working closely with partners on this on all levels. We are also preparing for the NATO Summit in Washington, specifically with regard to Patriots for Ukraine. I had a few meetings today to discuss our work with partners and relevant plans for July. There are important negotiations ahead. There is also progress on security agreements for Ukraine. I appreciate our team’s work.
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Rescue operations in Dnipro continued throughout the day in the aftermath of a Russian missile strike. Over 50 people have been injured, and they are all receiving the necessary assistance. Five people are currently known to have been killed. My condolences to their close ones. Dnipro has suffered damage to residential buildings, a hospital, and an enterprise. Other regions have also experienced strikes. Guided aerial bombs hit Kharkiv and our frontline positions. There is only one way to end this terror: by providing Ukraine with more air defense systems and by enabling longer-range strikes on Russian terrorist bases, particularly their airbases. We are working closely with partners on this on all levels. We are also preparing for the NATO Summit in Washington, specifically with regard to Patriots for Ukraine. I had a few meetings today to discuss our work with partners and relevant plans for July. There are important negotiations ahead. There is also progress on security agreements for Ukraine. I appreciate our team’s work.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

237,790 views • 2 years ago

I addressed the participants of the NB8 Summit, which is taking place in Kyiv today. The Nordic countries and Baltic states are among those who have stood with us most firmly and consistently – defending freedom, our nations, and our Europe. All of you know very well what is happening now in Ukraine and what Russia is preparing for this autumn and winter. Ballistic missiles remain the key threat. We are doing everything possible to deal with it. I am grateful to all of you who are working with us through the FREYJA program. And we need progress on FREYJA every week – we need our joint anti-ballistic defense to become effective as soon as possible. I also want to thank those of you who are helping us with missiles for air defense. This is our first priority under constant Russian attacks. Every missile means lives saved. Please continue this work – through the PURL program and also on a bilateral basis. There are new support packages for Ukraine today, and I thank you for them.
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I addressed the participants of the NB8 Summit, which is taking place in Kyiv today. The Nordic countries and Baltic states are among those who have stood with us most firmly and consistently – defending freedom, our nations, and our Europe. All of you know very well what is happening now in Ukraine and what Russia is preparing for this autumn and winter. Ballistic missiles remain the key threat. We are doing everything possible to deal with it. I am grateful to all of you who are working with us through the FREYJA program. And we need progress on FREYJA every week – we need our joint anti-ballistic defense to become effective as soon as possible. I also want to thank those of you who are helping us with missiles for air defense. This is our first priority under constant Russian attacks. Every missile means lives saved. Please continue this work – through the PURL program and also on a bilateral basis. There are new support packages for Ukraine today, and I thank you for them.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

264,657 views • 1 day ago

Russia is carrying out hundreds of strikes against Ukrainian cities and communities, attacking our civilian infrastructure every day. This past week alone, the Russians have launched 1,920 attack drones, 1,790 guided aerial bombs, and 17 missiles of various types against Ukraine. We need to step up our countermeasures against these attacks. We are preparing for meetings with partners to strengthen our defense against this Russian terror. The G7, EU, and NATO summits are ahead. And it is very important that these negotiations result in concrete decisions. We expect meaningful meetings with our partners. First and foremost, we need support for air defense and our long-range capabilities, an expansion of cooperation in the Drone Deals format, and further strengthening of sanctions pressure on Russia. We must end this war in a dignified way and with guaranteed security. And it is through strength, the unity of partners, and pressure on Russia that this can be achieved in a lasting way. I thank everyone who is helping us!
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Russia is carrying out hundreds of strikes against Ukrainian cities and communities, attacking our civilian infrastructure every day. This past week alone, the Russians have launched 1,920 attack drones, 1,790 guided aerial bombs, and 17 missiles of various types against Ukraine. We need to step up our countermeasures against these attacks. We are preparing for meetings with partners to strengthen our defense against this Russian terror. The G7, EU, and NATO summits are ahead. And it is very important that these negotiations result in concrete decisions. We expect meaningful meetings with our partners. First and foremost, we need support for air defense and our long-range capabilities, an expansion of cooperation in the Drone Deals format, and further strengthening of sanctions pressure on Russia. We must end this war in a dignified way and with guaranteed security. And it is through strength, the unity of partners, and pressure on Russia that this can be achieved in a lasting way. I thank everyone who is helping us!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

198,793 views • 2 months ago

I met today with Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže. I presented her with the Order of Merit, II class, for her significant personal contribution to strengthening our cooperation and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. I am grateful for all the assistance to our people, for the visit, and especially for her trip to Chernihiv. It is extremely important for us when partners personally visit such places and support the reconstruction of our schools and kindergartens. We discussed defense support. We value Latvia’s contribution to the PURL initiative. We also spoke about the possibilities of using the SAFE mechanism and the prospects for joint weapons production. Latvia is a leader in the Drone Coalition. This year, it has supplied Ukraine with about 12,000 drones, and this is vital support for our defense. We also focused on the diplomatic situation. Our positions are aligned – the sanctions pressure on Russia must be increased, and the relevant work with partners must continue. Latvia stands with us and will continue to do so. I am grateful for the unwavering support for Ukraine.
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I met today with Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže. I presented her with the Order of Merit, II class, for her significant personal contribution to strengthening our cooperation and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. I am grateful for all the assistance to our people, for the visit, and especially for her trip to Chernihiv. It is extremely important for us when partners personally visit such places and support the reconstruction of our schools and kindergartens. We discussed defense support. We value Latvia’s contribution to the PURL initiative. We also spoke about the possibilities of using the SAFE mechanism and the prospects for joint weapons production. Latvia is a leader in the Drone Coalition. This year, it has supplied Ukraine with about 12,000 drones, and this is vital support for our defense. We also focused on the diplomatic situation. Our positions are aligned – the sanctions pressure on Russia must be increased, and the relevant work with partners must continue. Latvia stands with us and will continue to do so. I am grateful for the unwavering support for Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

117,797 views • 9 months ago

In Paris, I met with President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden. We discussed Ukraine's defense capabilities, the battlefield situation, and our preparations to sign a bilateral security agreement. To ensure effective protection against daily Russian terror, Ukraine must be able to strike military targets on Russian territory. It is also critical to strengthen the Kharkiv region's defense and accelerate the delivery of American weapons. I thank the United States for standing with Ukraine. It is very important for our people to feel that we are not alone, that we are with you, our strategic partner. We also appreciate the United States' leadership in advancing the Peace Formula.
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In Paris, I met with President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden. We discussed Ukraine's defense capabilities, the battlefield situation, and our preparations to sign a bilateral security agreement. To ensure effective protection against daily Russian terror, Ukraine must be able to strike military targets on Russian territory. It is also critical to strengthen the Kharkiv region's defense and accelerate the delivery of American weapons. I thank the United States for standing with Ukraine. It is very important for our people to feel that we are not alone, that we are with you, our strategic partner. We also appreciate the United States' leadership in advancing the Peace Formula.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

530,252 views • 2 years ago

During a meeting with Senators Richard Blumenthal Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse Sheldon Whitehouse, I thanked the United States for its strong bipartisan support and work for peace. Before our meeting, the senators met with children whom Ukraine managed to return from Russia. Thank you, this is truly important. We see no better tools to influence Moscow than pressure. There is an important sanctioning act in the Senate right now, and we expect it to work. I also informed them about the constant Russian strikes on our people and, in particular, on American businesses as well. It is absolutely fair that Russian money should be used to defend against this terror, and we discussed the prospects of utilizing immobilized Russian assets to purchase missiles for the Patriot systems. I thank the President, Congress, and the people of the United States for their support.
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During a meeting with Senators Richard Blumenthal Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse Sheldon Whitehouse, I thanked the United States for its strong bipartisan support and work for peace. Before our meeting, the senators met with children whom Ukraine managed to return from Russia. Thank you, this is truly important. We see no better tools to influence Moscow than pressure. There is an important sanctioning act in the Senate right now, and we expect it to work. I also informed them about the constant Russian strikes on our people and, in particular, on American businesses as well. It is absolutely fair that Russian money should be used to defend against this terror, and we discussed the prospects of utilizing immobilized Russian assets to purchase missiles for the Patriot systems. I thank the President, Congress, and the people of the United States for their support.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

144,497 views • 6 months ago

I met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. In Ukraine, we appreciate all the steps the United Kingdom has taken to support our people and weaken the aggressor, including efforts to counter Russia’s shadow fleet. We discussed this with Keir today. We also paid significant attention to defense support for Ukraine, in particular contributions to the PURL initiative. Ukraine is ready for the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format. The negotiation process to achieve a just and dignified peace was also among the topics of our discussion. We appreciate the United Kingdom’s position on continuing pressure on Russia. This is truly important. We separately discussed support for Ukraine’s energy sector. I briefed the Prime Minuster on the situation on the battlefield and Russia’s strikes against Ukraine. It is important for Europe to coordinate its efforts and develop a joint air defense system to protect against threats from Russia.
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I met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. In Ukraine, we appreciate all the steps the United Kingdom has taken to support our people and weaken the aggressor, including efforts to counter Russia’s shadow fleet. We discussed this with Keir today. We also paid significant attention to defense support for Ukraine, in particular contributions to the PURL initiative. Ukraine is ready for the next round of negotiations in a trilateral format. The negotiation process to achieve a just and dignified peace was also among the topics of our discussion. We appreciate the United Kingdom’s position on continuing pressure on Russia. This is truly important. We separately discussed support for Ukraine’s energy sector. I briefed the Prime Minuster on the situation on the battlefield and Russia’s strikes against Ukraine. It is important for Europe to coordinate its efforts and develop a joint air defense system to protect against threats from Russia.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

250,356 views • 3 months ago

A good, productive meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. We continue to coordinate our positions. Yesterday, together with all our partners, and today in a bilateral format, we discussed expectations for the meeting in Alaska and possible prospects. We also discussed in considerable detail the security guarantees that can make peace truly durable if the United States succeeds in pressing Russia to stop the killings and engage in genuine, substantive diplomacy. It is important that, within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing, we should all be able to achieve effective formats for security cooperation. We also discussed the continuation of support programs for our army and our defense industry. Under any scenario, Ukraine will maintain its strength. Keir and I also talked about such mechanisms for weapons supplies as the PURL program, and I urged the UK to join. Of course, we also discussed our One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement. Ukraine is preparing to ratify it in August, and as a result, we will be able to hold an expanded Ukraine–UK meeting. A separate and important item on the agenda was investment in our drone production. We have significant potential to increase production volumes and urgently need financing for this. Drones play a decisive role on the frontline, and Ukraine’s capabilities to produce them are exceptional. Therefore, investment in such production can truly influence the situation at the strategic level. We are working with the UK and all our partners on this. Keir, thank you for your support!
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A good, productive meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. We continue to coordinate our positions. Yesterday, together with all our partners, and today in a bilateral format, we discussed expectations for the meeting in Alaska and possible prospects. We also discussed in considerable detail the security guarantees that can make peace truly durable if the United States succeeds in pressing Russia to stop the killings and engage in genuine, substantive diplomacy. It is important that, within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing, we should all be able to achieve effective formats for security cooperation. We also discussed the continuation of support programs for our army and our defense industry. Under any scenario, Ukraine will maintain its strength. Keir and I also talked about such mechanisms for weapons supplies as the PURL program, and I urged the UK to join. Of course, we also discussed our One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement. Ukraine is preparing to ratify it in August, and as a result, we will be able to hold an expanded Ukraine–UK meeting. A separate and important item on the agenda was investment in our drone production. We have significant potential to increase production volumes and urgently need financing for this. Drones play a decisive role on the frontline, and Ukraine’s capabilities to produce them are exceptional. Therefore, investment in such production can truly influence the situation at the strategic level. We are working with the UK and all our partners on this. Keir, thank you for your support!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

195,149 views • 1 year ago

An important discussion with representatives of the international business community. We discussed strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and preparations for the next winter. On March 1, all our local authorities will present an energy development plan for the next winter. It is important to do as much as possible in preparation over the half year we have before the start of the next heating season. The role of the private sector in this is key, and we count on joint projects. Among the key issues were also broader opportunities for investment in Ukraine and the involvement of private business in reconstruction, including investments in the defense industry. Thank you to the representatives for supporting Ukraine throughout these years of full-scale Russian aggression. Even during the war, after such a winter, our country lives. We are open to partnership, to joint projects, to investments that will support our people and our security. Thank you to everyone who invests in Ukraine’s resilience.
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An important discussion with representatives of the international business community. We discussed strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and preparations for the next winter. On March 1, all our local authorities will present an energy development plan for the next winter. It is important to do as much as possible in preparation over the half year we have before the start of the next heating season. The role of the private sector in this is key, and we count on joint projects. Among the key issues were also broader opportunities for investment in Ukraine and the involvement of private business in reconstruction, including investments in the defense industry. Thank you to the representatives for supporting Ukraine throughout these years of full-scale Russian aggression. Even during the war, after such a winter, our country lives. We are open to partnership, to joint projects, to investments that will support our people and our security. Thank you to everyone who invests in Ukraine’s resilience.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

81,834 views • 5 months ago