Speeches
Without All of Our Foreign Policy Work, It Would Simply Have Been Impossible to Withstand This War – Address by the President on the Occasion of Ukraine's Diplomatic Service Day
22 December 2025 - 19:20
For the first time in its long history, Ukraine has managed to unite virtually the entire world around itself. Today, there is no part of the world where our state, our people, our defense, and the heroism of Ukrainians are unknown.
We Are Working in a Way That Ensures Every Single Day Is Used for Ukraine, and There Should Still Be Relevant News This Year – Address by the President
21 December 2025 - 19:43
The world must not remain silent about this. Everyone must see that without pressure on Russia, they have no intention of genuinely ending their aggression. The pressure must increase.
Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference With the Prime Minister of Portugal
20 December 2025 - 15:43
We must defend the fundamental principles of Europe and of normal life for nations – independence, sovereignty, and democracy. And all of this must also be reflected in the agreement on ending the war.
Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the President of Poland
19 December 2025 - 15:38
Ukrainian independence and Polish independence are the foundation that enables every nation in our part of Europe to live freely.
Russia’s Assets Must Be Used to Defend Against Russian Aggression and to Build What Was Destroyed by Russian Attacks – Address by the President to the Participants of the European Council Meeting
18 December 2025 - 15:50
Europe is – and will always be – the most important and most powerful democratic space in the world, and one of the strongest forces in the world standing for peace. No reward for the aggressor – that is the key principle of peace. And that is exactly what needs to be proven now.
Real Protection Is Needed Against This Russian Case History of Madness, and We Will Continue Now Working With All Partners to Ensure That Protection Is in Place – Address by the President
17 December 2025 - 18:37
Security measures are needed, financial measures are needed – including actions on Russian assets – political measures are needed. And the courage of all partners is required: to see the truth, acknowledge the truth, and act accordingly.
Address by the President to the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Parliament of the Netherlands
16 December 2025 - 17:07
We must make Russia accept that there are rules in the world – and that it cannot deceive everyone. This is the path to lasting peace.
Statement by the President of Ukraine during a Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands
16 December 2025 - 16:10
We are working towards joint defense production as well, including modern drones, in Ukraine and in the Netherlands. Ukraine is defending its independence, defending the lives of its people, and therefore, every step of support now carries special significance.
This War, and Russia’s Responsibility for It, Must Become a Clear Example – So That Others Learn Not to Choose Aggression – Address by the President at the Diplomatic Conference
16 December 2025 - 15:35
Europe has a very, very long history of wars, and it cannot afford to treat this lightly. All pressure on Russia must remain in place as long as occupation of our land continues. Russia must feel that it is a criminal.
Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the Federal Chancellor of Germany
15 December 2025 - 21:08
We greatly value the bilateral agenda in our relations with Germany as well. We have just been together with the Chancellor at an economic forum – the Ukrainian–German business forum. Cooperation between our companies, as well as our joint projects – those of Ukraine and Germany – is what truly helps us.