Speeches
Statement by Volodymyr Zelenskyy During a Joint Press Conference with António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen
24 February 2026 - 19:22
It’s vital that we have started working on the details of a key geopolitical security guarantee for Ukraine and for all of Europe – a clear date for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. The year 2027 is very important for us and, I hope, doable, so that Putin cannot block our membership for decades.
Only the Help of Our Friends and the Resilience of Our People Gave Us the Possibility to Survive – Address by the President to the Participants of the Coalition of the Willing
24 February 2026 - 16:22
Today we have the Coalition of the Willing, and we have 36 countries – 36 representatives, supporters who are around Ukraine and really against Russian aggression, so I'm very thankful for this support.
Today We Must Be Just as Determined and Strong as We Were When the Invasion Began – Address by the President of Ukraine to the European Parliament
24 February 2026 - 14:39
This is not the first time Ukraine has to defend itself from a Russian invasion. But it is the first time we have such a large coalition supporting Ukraine.
Address by the President of Ukraine on the Fourth Anniversary of the Beginning of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
24 February 2026 - 08:00
Today marks exactly four years since Putin started his three-day push to take Kyiv. And that, in fact, says a great deal about our resistance, about how Ukraine has fought all this time. Behind those words stand millions of our people. Behind those words stand immense courage, incredibly hard work, endurance, and the long path Ukraine has been pursuing since February 24.
The Circumstances of the Terrorist Attack Are Now Being Fully Analyzed. The Attack Was Organized by Russia – Address by the President
22 February 2026 - 20:23
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, and the Security Service of Ukraine will present further details to the public. Today I also instructed that measures and response procedures be developed to prevent similar crimes. Our law enforcement agencies already have certain experience in countering this. Dozens of similar situations have been prevented. Ukrainian law enforcement officials constantly counter such recruitment efforts.
We Continue Working Every Day Specifically So That the Next Round of Negotiations Can Deliver Results for Ukraine, for Peace – Address by the President
21 February 2026 - 17:53
Last time in Geneva, the American side clearly saw that it is precisely the Russians who are the reason no truly meaningful results had yet been achieved. And the next meeting must not be a wasted opportunity – it can be done. We discussed today with Rustem Umerov some aspects of negotiation preparations.
We Must Use the Full Real Experience of Our Ukrainian Communities to Make Nationwide Decisions More Effective – Address by the President
19 February 2026 - 20:51
Today, all members of our negotiating team will already be in Ukraine, and I have scheduled a special meeting with them for tomorrow regarding our next steps and decisions.
It Is the Courage of Our Warriors That Ensures the Humanitarian Results and, Overall, Our Diplomatic Capacity, Our Strong Diplomatic Positions – Address by the President
18 February 2026 - 20:10
I am also grateful to our warriors on the frontline, who carry out active operations and replenish the exchange fund for us, for Ukraine.
We Are Ready to Move Quickly Toward a Just Agreement to End the War; The Only Question Is for the Russians – Address by the President
17 February 2026 - 20:08
We do not need war. And we always act symmetrically – we are defending our state and our independence.
Intelligence Reports That the Russians Are Preparing New Massive Strikes on Energy, and Air Defense Must Be Configured Properly – Address by the President
16 February 2026 - 20:23
Right now everyone is awaiting the continuation of the trilateral meetings. Our delegation is already in Geneva and preparing for the negotiations. Russia cannot resist the temptation of the last days of winter cold and wants to inflict painful blows on Ukrainians. The more of this evil comes from Russia, the harder it will be for everyone to reach any agreements with them.