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During the address, Volodymyr Zelenskyy demonstrated an iPad with software that enables real-time monitoring of the security situation, including on the front line, where Russia’s losses this winter alone exceeded 92,000 killed and severely wounded, as confirmed by video.

We must go further. We must build modern defense forces – together. Only together, with you, with our allies. In Europe, we must produce all levels of air defense – against drones and all types of missiles, including ballistic. Our seas must be secure, and our forces in other seas must be protected from all threats.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed the situation surrounding Iran and Russia’s role in providing military support to the Iranian regime. The Head of State stressed the importance of increasing sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation to limit its ability to finance its war machine.

This Declaration establishes a framework for enhanced security and defence cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom aimed at strengthening collective defence readiness, reinforcing deterrence, and contributing to the long-term stability and security of Europe.

Among the key topics discussed during the meeting were joint weapons production and coordination in this direction to strengthen Ukraine and all of Europe.

The main focus of the meeting was the development of joint defence production and strengthening Ukraine’s air defence with additional missiles for air defence systems. The President outlined the situation on the front line, Russian attacks, and Ukraine’s needs to protect lives. The leaders discussed opportunities and ways to ensure the necessary number of missiles.

The Head of State thanked the United Kingdom, as well as His Majesty personally and the entire Royal Family, for their continued support and solidarity with Ukraine.

First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Sergiy Kyslytsya and Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defense Thomas Byrne, who is on a visit to Kyiv.

Meanwhile, we are not postponing negotiations; no one is disappointed in diplomacy. This is not a matter of emotions, as some might say. It is a matter of what partners are ready for. Russia operates in a very simple way: if they are afraid, they’re willing to toe the line.