Speeches
Ukraine Is Ready to Move Toward Peace Quickly and Constructively – Speech by the President at the Meeting of Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing
10 May 2025 - 16:05
Key points: 30-day ceasefire backed with sanctions pressure; strengthening Ukraine's air defense and increasing international defense support for Ukraine, including the investment in Ukrainian defense production; security guarantees and contingents.
It’s really important that we stay strong and keep working together – just like we’re doing now.
Russia Must Be Held Accountable for Its Aggression Just as the Nazis Were – President’s Address at the Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers
9 May 2025 - 13:38
If even one war goes unpunished, more wars will follow. That’s exactly why Putin started a full-scale war against Ukraine – he got away with his earlier wars like a thug who never had to answer for anything.
A Ceasefire, Lasting and Reliable, Will Be a Real Indicator of Movement Toward Peace; America Can Help with This – Address by the President
8 May 2025 - 23:42
Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire starting right now, from this very moment – a 30-day silence. But it must be real. No missile or drone strikes, no hundreds of assaults on the front. The Russians must respond appropriately – by supporting the ceasefire.
Address by the President on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, 1939–1945
8 May 2025 - 09:01
Today is the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. The day we mark together with the entire world, with all those who, 80 years ago, fought for life to ensure that evil would lose, and that it would be "never again."
Our Proposal for a Halt to the Strikes, for a Ceasefire of at Least 30 Days, Still Stands – Address by the President
7 May 2025 - 22:01
it is Russia that the world sees giving no answer – no response except for new strikes. This clearly and obviously shows who is the source of this war. Russia must end its aggression – and it will have to.
During This War, We Have Already Managed to Bring Home 4,757 People From Captivity – Address by the President
6 May 2025 - 20:53
Our ability to bring our people back is the result of the bravery of our warriors, who skillfully fight and capture the occupiers. We must bring all our people home.
We Are Ready to Move Toward a Ceasefire as Soon as Possible, Even Starting Today, If Russia Is Ready to Take Reciprocal Steps – Address by the President
3 May 2025 - 21:53
It is very important that all our partners not remain silent but continue to call on Russia to cease fire. And just as important is that not only public diplomacy, but also quiet work in the offices of key capitals helps – helps to strengthen the understanding that pressure on the aggressor and defense of Ukraine are essential preconditions for the onset of peace.
The Task Is to Accelerate the Creation of Ukrainian Ballistic Systems as Much as Possible – Address by the President
2 May 2025 - 21:05
held a meeting of the Staff. Reports were made on supplies for our brigades and the staffing of our units. And also, in great detail, on Ukraine's missile program, our missile developments, and our production capabilities. Our long-range capabilities are a clear and effective guarantee of Ukraine’s security.
This Is the First Tangible Outcome of the Vatican Meeting, Making It Historic – Address by the President
1 May 2025 - 19:15
It is now truly an equal partnership – one that creates opportunities for substantial investment in Ukraine, as well as significant modernization of Ukraine’s industries and, equally importantly, its legal practices. The agreement foresees no debt. It stipulates the establishment of a Reconstruction Fund that will invest in Ukraine and generate returns here.