Speeches
We Are Preparing More Unpleasant Surprises for the Enemy – Address by the President
25 July 2025 - 20:24
I am grateful to the European leaders. I want to thank the United States of America – the pressure on the aggressor is not weakening, and that is crucial. We are preparing more unpleasant surprises for the enemy.
I Instructed Government Officials to Present the Bill to Our Partners and to Engage All Necessary Expert Capabilities – Address by the President
24 July 2025 - 21:24
Today, my bill is already in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – fulfilling my promise – for justice, for law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies. Full-fledged guarantees of the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
I will propose a bill to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine that will be the response. It will ensure the strength of the rule of law system. And there will be no Russian influence or interference in the activities of law enforcement.
The Anti-Corruption Infrastructure Will Work, Only Without Russian Influence – It Needs to Be Cleared of That – Address by the President
23 July 2025 - 01:33
NABU and SAPO will work. And it is important that the Prosecutor General is determined to ensure that in Ukraine the inevitability of punishment for those who go against the law is actually ensured. This is what Ukraine really needs.
Today, I held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council – the first in its renewed format following changes in the Government – and focused precisely on what we had discussed with Government officials.
Address by the President to the Participants of the Annual Meeting of the Heads of Ukraine’s Foreign Diplomatic Missions: “From the Power of Diplomacy to the Diplomacy of Power”
21 July 2025 - 16:40
The main task of Ukrainian diplomacy is to support everything that protects Ukrainian lives in Ukraine above all and everything that inflicts pain on Russia for this war. And each of you must deliver concrete results for the sake of our people, for the sake of Ukrainians.
Everything Must Be Done to Achieve a Ceasefire; And the Russian Side Must Stop Hiding From Decisions – Address by the President
19 July 2025 - 20:21
NSDC Secretary Umerov also reported that he has proposed another meeting with the Russian side for next week. The pace of negotiations must be increased.
Speech by the President of Ukraine at the Plenary Session of the Verkhovna Rada
17 July 2025 - 13:00
I count on the Government’s action plan to be presented as soon as possible and implemented on a daily basis. Each day must bring results for Ukraine.
We Must Reach The Level Of 50% Ukrainian-Made Weapons Within The First Six Months Of The New Government's Work – Address by the President
16 July 2025 - 20:02
We must reach the level of 50% Ukrainian-made weapons within the first six months of the new Government's work by expanding our domestic production. I am confident this can be achieved, though not easily.
Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the Occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood
15 July 2025 - 09:01
I thank you. Millions of Ukrainians. Millions of characters, who together form our state. Our nation, our history, and our path from the Baptism of Rus–Ukraine to this very day. To the Day of our Statehood – and to the wisdom of every generation that helps us hold on, believe in ourselves, believe in Ukraine, and believe that we will succeed.