President of Ukraine

Speeches

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The strikes must stop, the killings must stop – and only then can a solution be sought through negotiations. We are ready for any format of dialogue.

We are striving to synchronize Ukrainian sanctions as fully as possible with all those in Europe, so that this becomes a joint position, and we already have good results.

Sadly, Russia is still close – and we don’t see any real changes in their behavior. We need to stand together not just politically, but in a purely practical sense to defend against real challenges.