Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Notable Quotes
"Ukraine has completed repair work on the section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike."View Story →
"We must continue systematic sanctions pressure on Russia over this war and work on further diversifying energy supplies to Europe."View Story →
"This is not the first time Russian forces are putting Ukrainian nuclear facilities at risk. Russia’s nuclear blackmail and threats to nuclear safety are systemic, deliberate, and unacceptable."View Story →
"It was [a] critical infrastructure facility. And an extremely vile Russian attack."View Story →
"Russia consciously struck this nuclear infrastructure facility."View Story →
"As of now, there are no readings exceeding normal background radiation levels. But there is certainly an increase in Russia’s brazenness, which long ago went off the charts."View Story →
"extremely vile"View Story →
"For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe’s position and voice in the negotiations be strong."View Story →
"I said that we will not go [for that]. We will not give you a victory in that way."View Story →
"He came to Kyiv. He said: 'I have brought a message directly to you, and I want to take a message from you and deliver it to Vladimir Putin.'"View Story →
"Anything substantial will happen before the end of summer."View Story →
"Ukraine will not give up Donbas."View Story →
"They wanted to hear our position directly."View Story →
"Putin wants to continue the war."View Story →
"He came to Kyiv. He said 'I brought a message direct to you, and I want to take messages from you and to give it to Vladimir Putin.'"View Story →
"It was the key message. I said we will not leave. We will not give you a victory in such way."View Story →
"The reaction had disappointed many people around the world and demonstrated the Kremlin's unwillingness to end the war."View Story →
"Ukraine is now aiming to contract a minimum of 50,000 UGVs, including the Droid TW 12.7 for combat operations, branding them as the 'next major step' after combat drones in a rapidly shifting battlefield."View Story →
"Ukraine is building a 'clear diplomatic strategy to ensure that Russia does not believe the war can still yield any benefits for it.'"View Story →
"These are concrete things to strengthen our joint defence and co-production, and, importantly, this also means Ukraine's expertise and experience helping to strengthen our partners."View Story →
"We thank Latvia for all the support it has provided to Ukraine throughout this war."View Story →
"We did this in the Middle East and it worked. Now we are ready to do the same with our close partners in Europe."View Story →
"A drone deal is not only about selling or buying something. It also covers important issues such as the ones we are discussing now."View Story →
"All three sides recognised that if there is a ceasefire, if there is an end to the war, if there is a ceasefire, the Americans will be the first to monitor it."View Story →
"So far, we have not found any constructive solution in this area."View Story →
"I expect the next round of talks to be held in February."View Story →
"The decision provided significant political and moral support for his people."View Story →
"I thank all our partners in the EU and every leader personally for this strong step for the sake of Europe."View Story →
"I wished President Trump every success, first and foremost in his efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine."View Story →
"I had a wonderful conversation with Trump."View Story →
"He said they discussed 'what could help bring peace closer now.'"View Story →
"Ukraine is carrying out its plan of long-range sanctions against Russia and the assigned tasks regarding mid-range strikes in response to Russia’s refusal to end this war."View Story →
"I updated the president on the latest developments on the battlefield and how our position has strengthened."View Story →
"Russian drones deliberately targeted the sites."View Story →
"Ukrainian forces had struck several military and energy infrastructure sites deep inside Russia."View Story →
"My condolences to the families. [...] The investigation has been given all necessary resources. Procedural actions with the detained person are ongoing."View Story →
"My condolences to the family and loved ones... All necessary resources have been provided to the investigation."View Story →
"Several individuals have been detained, and all facts will be established within the necessary procedural framework."View Story →
"I don’t see it simply as land. I see it as abandonment — the weakening of our positions, the abandonment of hundreds of thousands of people who live there."View Story →
"Victory Is Stopping Putin"View Story →
"I believe that Putin has already started it. The question now is how much territory he will be able to seize, and how to stop him."View Story →
"My impression is that Chancellor Scholz has understood that Putin is not just a name, but a threat, and not just a threat to Ukraine."View Story →
"If we don't hold out, Russia will move closer to Germany."View Story →
"If Russia hits this or that NATO country, it would in any case mean the beginning of the third world war."View Story →
"According to intelligence reports, Russia is preparing new massive strikes on energy."View Story →
"we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion began, as the threat hasn’t become smaller."View Story →
"the time has come to fully ban all participants in Russia’s aggression from entire Europe."View Story →
"I need ammunition, not a ride."View Story →
"addressed the nation on the fourth anniversary of the start of the war, praising the stoicism of the Ukrainian people."View Story →
"He has not broken Ukrainians. He has not won this war. We have preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything to secure peace and justice."View Story →
"Only by visiting Ukraine and seeing our life and struggle with one's own eyes, feeling our people and this sea of pain, can one understand what this war is really about."View Story →
"We want peace. Strong, dignified, and lasting peace."View Story →
"We have defended our independence. We have not lost our statehood."View Story →
"We want peace – strong, dignified and lasting peace."View Story →
"We have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood; Putin has not achieved his goals."View Story →
"Russia has not 'broken Ukrainians' nor triumphed in its war."View Story →
"Zelenskyy noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit."View Story →
"He will have a meeting tomorrow with American negotiators, with [Steve] Witkoff and [Jared] Kushner."View Story →
"The second issue is preparations for a trilateral meeting that will also involve Russia and, in our view, will take place at the beginning of March."View Story →
"I have instructed Umierov to discuss the details of the next prisoner exchange."View Story →
"no terrorist in the world should go unpunished."View Story →
"detailed discussions on how Russia is recruiting citizens of Ghana and other African countries to take part in the war against Ukraine."View Story →
"Calling it 'an accomplice of Putin' for supplying Moscow with Shahed drones."View Story →
"The EU must provide Ukraine with a concrete accession date if it genuinely wants to see the country join it."View Story →
"We rely on the PURL program to buy US weapons with European funds. Maybe the Americans will need them, like last year."View Story →
"It’s a risk. But I hope the Iran crisis remains a limited operation and does not become a long war."View Story →
"We hope that a certain person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion, or the first tranche from the €90 billion, and our defenders will have weapons."View Story →
"We hope that a certain person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion, or the first tranche from the €90 billion, and our defenders will have weapons. Otherwise, we will give that person's address to our Armed Forces, to our lads, so they can call him on the phone and speak to him in their own language."View Story →
"There should be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."View Story →
"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."View Story →
"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."View Story →
"Ukraine was ready to deepen defense cooperation with Japan by sharing battlefield-tested technologies, including sea drones and interceptor UAVs developed during the war with Russia."View Story →
"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."View Story →
"Ukraine has never had this many missiles to repel attacks."View Story →
"To be honest, I wouldn’t restore it. This is my position."View Story →
"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."View Story →
"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."View Story →
""Today, three panels were held involving Ukraine’s negotiating team and 18 participants from various countries and institutions.""View Story →
"It is important that we are in communication with the American side virtually 24/7."View Story →
"there are 11 requests from countries neighbouring Iran, European states, and the US and that some had been met with concrete decisions and specific support."View Story →
"It is very important to coordinate for security both in Europe and in the Middle East."View Story →
"We help to defend from war those who help us, Ukraine, bring a just end to the war with Russia."View Story →
"This easing alone by the United States could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war."View Story →
"Therefore, ultimately lifting sanctions only so that more drones will later be flying at you is, in my opinion, not the right decision."View Story →
"Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year."View Story →
"We are waiting for a response from the Americans. Either they will change the country where we meet, or the Russians must confirm the U.S."View Story →
"You have stood with Ukraine since the first day of the full-scale war."View Story →
"Ukraine is undertaking all possible efforts to repair the damage and restore operations."View Story →
"The main goal of the meeting was to ensure that the trilateral talks resume..."View Story →
"The regimes in Russia and Iran are brothers in hatred and that is why they are brothers in weapons."View Story →
"Real security is built on partnership, we value everyone and remain open to supporting all those who are ready to work together for this goal."View Story →
"For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere."View Story →
"Kyiv will 'definitely' face shortages of Patriot systems because of the war against Iran."View Story →
"If Russia is ready not to strike Ukrainian energy facilities, we will not retaliate against their energy facilities."View Story →
"Ukrainian intelligence shows Russian satellites are gathering information on U.S. targets in the Middle East."View Story →
"Our warriors were downing Russian drones the whole day."View Story →
"This is the Russians' response to our proposal for a ceasefire over the Easter holidays."View Story →
"I spoke with the US team today, including about this."View Story →
"We agreed to work together to bring greater security and more opportunities for development to our societies."View Story →
"I am grateful for the support."View Story →
"We understand very well the energy and infrastructure challenges Syria is currently facing."View Story →
"We are ready to work together to expand opportunities for both our countries and their people."View Story →
"Today in Damascus. We continue our active Ukrainian diplomacy for the sake of real security and economic cooperation."View Story →
"We agreed to work together to provide more security and opportunities for development for our societies."View Story →
"We also touched upon Ukraine’s role as a reliable supplier of food products and discussed joint opportunities to strengthen food security across the entire region."View Story →
"The leaders agreed to work together to provide 'more security and opportunities for development for our societies'."View Story →
"There is a great interest in exchanging military and security experience."View Story →
"Kyiv was a reliable grain supplier and said the two leaders discussed joint opportunities to strengthen food security across the region."View Story →
"If Russia is ready to stop strikes on our energy infrastructure, we will be ready to respond in kind."View Story →
"each side stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure over the holiday"View Story →
"People need an Easter without threats and a genuine move toward peace, and Russia has no chance to return to attacks even after Easter."View Story →
"I think that Putin understands he can't fully occupy Ukraine. It’s just that sometimes he shares messages with our partners that are not what he truly thinks."View Story →
"He suffers tremendous losses and doesn't have enough well-trained people on the battlefield. He is trying to find an off-ramp that looks like a victory."View Story →
"It is impossible."View Story →
"We also shot down drones with jet engines. This is a very good signal, I think."View Story →
"My task is to negotiate the volume, services, and types of weapons."View Story →
"In my view, these people are definitely not willing to end the war… [But] if Russia chooses the path of de-escalation, I believe a trilateral meeting will take place."View Story →
"Easter should be a time of silence and safety. A ceasefire (at) Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace."View Story →
"We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind."View Story →
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