Speeches
Address by the President on the Occasion of Awarding the Honorary Distinction ‘Hero City of Ukraine’ to 16 Cities
1 October 2025 - 12:12
Today – on this Defenders’ Day, on the Feast of the Intercession – we honor more Hero Cities, cities of heroes. I have signed a decree. These are cities thanks to which thousands of lives of our people have been saved. Cities that defend our entire state – in the fullest sense of those words.
Address by the President on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine
1 October 2025 - 12:00
Today is your day – the day of millions – of all those who dedicate their lives to the life of Ukraine.
It Is Now the Seventh Day – Something That Has Never Happened Before – Of an Emergency Situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant – Address by the President
30 September 2025 - 21:31
It is now the seventh day – by the way, it is something that has never happened before – of an emergency situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The situation is critical. Because of Russian shelling, the plant has been cut off from power, disconnected from the electrical grid, and is being supplied with electricity by diesel generators. This is extraordinary.
We Are Planning Contracts and Production to Ensure That Our Arsenals Are Sufficiently Supplied – Address by the President
29 September 2025 - 21:07
We need to maximize production, and Ukraine’s manufacturing capacity is still far from fully utilized. We are directing Ukrainian funding so that every company capable of delivering quality results receives an order and can fully carry it out.
Almost All Security Threats in Europe Today Come From Russia’s Destructive Actions – Speech by the President at the Warsaw Security Forum
29 September 2025 - 15:40
Thank you for your attention to Ukraine and thank you for understanding that the challenges our nations face are shared ones – they can only be overcome together.
It Is Especially Important That the Sanctions Strike Painfully at Russia’s Energy Trade and the Entire Infrastructure of Russia’s Tanker Fleet – Address by the President
28 September 2025 - 20:16
This week, we expect decisions from Europe on such pressure – at the very least, there should be a new sanctions package, the 19th package.
Putin Lies to the Leaders Who Still Talk to Him When He Says That the Occupying Forces Are Achieving Some Kind of Their Goals – Address by the President
26 September 2025 - 20:41
The only thing that can force this Russian virus of war to stop is strength: strong decisions and strong assistance.
Speech by the President at the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform in New York
24 September 2025 - 22:21
We have to remember what Crimea is. We must act so that Russia knows – we remember, and we will not forgive, and we are fighting for international law and basic human justice to prevail.
Speech by the President During the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York
24 September 2025 - 22:04
We must use everything we have – together – to force the aggressor to stop. And only then do we have a real chance that this arms race won’t end in catastrophe for all of us. If it takes weapons to do it, if it takes pressure on Russia – then it must be done. And it must be done now. Otherwise, Putin will keep driving the war forward – wider and deeper.
Address by the President at the High-Level Meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine
24 September 2025 - 01:27
Behind every international institution, there must be real strength to enforce decisions. This is true for the Security Council and for the UN as a whole. If you stand together for ending this war, even Russia will have to obey. And if some of you act, while others delay, the war goes on.