The only things that concern Russia are harsh sanctions – especially those targeting Russian oil and the banking sector – political isolation, and Ukraine’s ability to resist. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during his online participation in the Global Security Forum.
The Head of State emphasized that Russia is indifferent to its own losses – today, Ukrainian forces have recorded over one million Russian occupiers killed or wounded.
“Russia is worried about money, about so-called 'prestige' in foreign policy, and about our resistance. But they are not concerned about the lives of a million of their own people. And I ask you to see this not just as another fact about dictatorships like Russia, North Korea, or Iran – but as a security challenge to all of us,” the President said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the Ukrainian special operation “Spiderweb” has demonstrated how new technologies are fundamentally changing the way wars are fought – and how crucial it is not to fall behind in technological development.
“Ukraine is ready to increase drone production by 40% in the near future, already this year. Our factories have the capacity, what we lack is financing. And this must be addressed. And I urge your countries to treat drone production with the same urgency and attention that we do. We must all be faster in drones than our enemies,” the Head of State stressed.
The President also called on the international community to strengthen sanctions against Russia and close the loopholes used to circumvent existing restrictions.
“We should be realistic about those who brought war to Europe. You can’t talk Russia into peace. But there are forms of pressure that hurt those in charge,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The Globsec Forum, founded in 2005, is a leading international platform for discussing global security, geopolitics, and worldwide challenges. Each year, it brings together political leaders, diplomats, experts, business representatives, civil society, and media from around the world. This year’s forum is being held in Prague, with participants from over 60 countries.