Speeches
The Less Dependent Europeans Are on Russia, the Sooner We Can Ensure Security in Europe – Address by the President
9 February 2025 - 19:59
Today marks an important event for our region and for Europe as a whole. The Baltic states – good friends of Ukraine – have disconnected from the Russian energy grid. Their energy systems are now fully synchronized with the European continental system.
It Is Not Negotiations or Peace That Putin Is Preparing For, but Rather the Continuation of the War, and Not Just Against Ukraine – Address by the President
8 February 2025 - 16:46
We must see together what the threats are and what countermeasures we have. We need a clear understanding: here in Europe, every country will have to strengthen its defense, and the target of 5% of GDP for defense will not disappear from the agenda.
The Role of Drones Must Expand to Render Russian Assaults Increasingly Unfeasible – Address by the President
7 February 2025 - 20:22
Drones are the technological backbone of modern warfare. Ukrainians must be leaders in this field. And in many ways, we already are.
Within Two Weeks, a Clear, Effective and Understandable Support Program for IDPs Must Be in Place – Address by the President
6 February 2025 - 18:32
Our Air Force has now been reinforced with French Mirage fighter jets, marking another step forward in the development of Ukrainian military aviation. This will allow us to carry out more missions. I also thank the Netherlands – a new batch of F-16 fighter jets has arrived, and this is significant.
All Support Programs for Our People Will Be Continued – Address by the President
5 February 2025 - 20:30
We are also preparing a new agenda for the NSDC, in addition to the issues related to the financial resilience of our state. We need to support the financial stability of every Ukrainian family, of all our citizens.
The Teams of Ukraine and the U.S. Have Already Begun Substantive Discussions – Address by the President
4 February 2025 - 19:48
We maintain our unity – global unity – and this truly weakens Russia’s ability to continue this insane and criminal aggression, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
The Russians Do Not Change Their Objective of Destroying Ukraine’s Energy Sector – Address by the President
3 February 2025 - 20:16
The Russians do not change their objective of destroying Ukraine’s energy sector. They continue their attacks, constantly adjusting their strikes to the capabilities of our defense, making them more difficult to repel.
Air Defense Systems and a Sufficient Number of Interceptor Missiles Are Essential for Bringing Peace Closer – Address by the President
2 February 2025 - 20:43
Just today, the rescue operations in Poltava were completed after a Russian missile strike. Unfortunately, this missile killed fourteen people, including two children.
There Must Be No Ways Left to Supply Russia with Critical Components for Its Defense Industry; Any Violation of Sanctions Must Be Considered Complicity in the War – Address by the President
1 February 2025 - 20:05
Now we are working to attract more resources and partners to strengthen the Ukrainian air shield. Protection against shelling is an absolute priority.
We Are Preparing New Formats to Support Brigades and Man Our Units, I Have Given Instructions to Present the Details to the Public Next Week – Address by the President
31 January 2025 - 21:01
Today we received a report from the military: the frontline, the situation with brigades – manning. We are preparing new formats to support brigades and man our units. I have given instructions to present the details to the public next week.