Speeches
Christmas Greeting by the President of Ukraine
24 December 2025 - 17:00
We mark Christmas in a difficult time. Sadly, not all of us are at home this evening. Sadly, not everyone still has a home. And sadly, not everyone is with us tonight. But despite all the suffering that Russia has brought, it is not capable of occupying or bombing what matters most. That is our Ukrainian heart, our faith in one another, and our unity.
We Sense That America Wants to Reach a Final Agreement, and From Our Side, There Is Full Cooperation – Address by the President
23 December 2025 - 21:02
We are working actively and doing everything necessary to ensure that the documents come to fruition and that they are realistic. The key is that Russia must not sabotage this diplomacy and must take ending the war 100% seriously.
Today, Our Negotiating Team Is Returning, and Tomorrow Morning I Expect a Full Briefing on the Documents Prepared – Address by the President
22 December 2025 - 20:49
It is important that the American side be able to elicit a response from Russia – a genuine willingness by that state to focus on something other than aggression.
Without All of Our Foreign Policy Work, It Would Simply Have Been Impossible to Withstand This War – Address by the President on the Occasion of Ukraine's Diplomatic Service Day
22 December 2025 - 19:20
For the first time in its long history, Ukraine has managed to unite virtually the entire world around itself. Today, there is no part of the world where our state, our people, our defense, and the heroism of Ukrainians are unknown.
We Are Working in a Way That Ensures Every Single Day Is Used for Ukraine, and There Should Still Be Relevant News This Year – Address by the President
21 December 2025 - 19:43
The world must not remain silent about this. Everyone must see that without pressure on Russia, they have no intention of genuinely ending their aggression. The pressure must increase.
Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference With the Prime Minister of Portugal
20 December 2025 - 15:43
We must defend the fundamental principles of Europe and of normal life for nations – independence, sovereignty, and democracy. And all of this must also be reflected in the agreement on ending the war.
Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the President of Poland
19 December 2025 - 15:38
Ukrainian independence and Polish independence are the foundation that enables every nation in our part of Europe to live freely.
Russia’s Assets Must Be Used to Defend Against Russian Aggression and to Build What Was Destroyed by Russian Attacks – Address by the President to the Participants of the European Council Meeting
18 December 2025 - 15:50
Europe is – and will always be – the most important and most powerful democratic space in the world, and one of the strongest forces in the world standing for peace. No reward for the aggressor – that is the key principle of peace. And that is exactly what needs to be proven now.
Real Protection Is Needed Against This Russian Case History of Madness, and We Will Continue Now Working With All Partners to Ensure That Protection Is in Place – Address by the President
17 December 2025 - 18:37
Security measures are needed, financial measures are needed – including actions on Russian assets – political measures are needed. And the courage of all partners is required: to see the truth, acknowledge the truth, and act accordingly.
Address by the President to the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Parliament of the Netherlands
16 December 2025 - 17:07
We must make Russia accept that there are rules in the world – and that it cannot deceive everyone. This is the path to lasting peace.