Speeches
There Is Not a Single Reason for North Koreans to Die in This War; the Only Reason Is Putin’s Madness – Address by the President
16 December 2024 - 21:09
Preliminary data suggests that the Russians are trying to conceal the losses of the North Koreans. Ukraine’s Defense Forces and intelligence are working to determine the full extent of the actual losses suffered by Russian units that include North Koreans.
A New Step in Our State App "Army Plus" – Transfers Are Now Available for National Guard Warriors: President's Address
15 December 2024 - 20:12
The situation remains difficult in the Pokrovsk sector and with Kurakhove. I am grateful to all the units that are destroying the occupiers there. I would also like to express particular gratitude to our warriors in the Kursk region – we need strength there to achieve the right outcomes for Ukraine and Ukrainians in diplomacy.
Today, We Already Have Preliminary Data That the Russians Have Begun to Use North Korean Soldiers in Their Assaults – Address by the President
14 December 2024 - 16:37
In essence, Moscow has dragged another state into this war, and to the fullest extent possible. And if this is not escalation, then what is the escalation that so many have been talking about?
This Is a Deliberate, Cynical Russian Terror Aimed Specifically at Our People: Each Missile Targeted a Particular Energy Facility – Address by the President
13 December 2024 - 20:50
This was one of the largest Russian attacks against our energy sector today. 94 missiles of various types, both cruise and ballistic. 81 of them were shot down. In addition, almost 200 strike drones were launched.
We Must Make Every Effort to Ensure That Each Day Brings Us Closer to Peace – Address by the President
12 December 2024 - 17:13
We need genuine peace, which means we must be genuinely strong for this.
Achieving Reliable Peace Is a Challenging Task, and We Must Be Capable of Handling the Challenge – Address by the President
11 December 2024 - 19:15
Coordination and joint work always lead to achieving results. This is what Europe needs now, not some individual efforts in defiance of everyone else on the continent.
Air Defense Systems Should Save Lives, Not Collect Dust in Storage Bases – Address by the President
10 December 2024 - 20:16
A rescue operation is currently underway in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian missile strike. It was a ballistic missile. It hit the city buildings. Eighteen people have been wounded, all of them are receiving assistance. But tragically, there are some deaths. My condolences to their families.
Speech by the President at the 2024 Borys Paton National Prize of Ukraine Award Ceremony
10 December 2024 - 18:33
Modern warfare is not only a confrontation on the battlefield, not only a fight of muscles, it is also a battle of intellect. And you, our scientists, especially over the past almost three difficult years for Ukraine, the years of war, have made significant achievements in these battles.
Personnel Changes Have Been Made Specifically to Reboot the System of Training for Our Warriors – Address by the President
9 December 2024 - 19:36
I gave instructions to prepare a detailed report for the next meeting of the Staff. Right now, a review must be conducted to identify what needs immediate change, what must be corrected, what should be added, and who else needs to be replaced. Everything necessary can be provided – both at the organizational level and in terms of funding.
The True, Foremost, Most Effective, Most Reliable Guarantor of Our Security Is the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Speech by the President on Ukraine’s Armed Forces Day
6 December 2024 - 12:52
Respect. Gratitude. Honor. From the entire Ukrainian people, to each of you. To everyone who, with blood, tears, and fire, is writing a new history of independent Ukraine.