Speeches
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.
A Mere Signature by Any State or Any Assurances or Promises Are Not Enough for Security; What’s Needed Are Effective Guarantees – Address by the President
5 December 2024 - 19:17
Today marks thirty years of the Budapest Memorandum. Ten years of war. Not a single day did this document work.
We All See, In Particular, How Weak the World's Response Is to What Russia Is Doing to Ukrainian Prisoners – Address by The President to the Human Rights Community
5 December 2024 - 13:49
When someone talks today about “freezing” this war, they almost never mention what will happen to millions of our people, what will happen to hundreds of thousands of children who are still in the occupied territories? And this omission is deeply cynical.
Ukraine Has Imposed Sanctions on Ivanishvili and His Accomplices – the Ones Who Are Selling Out the Interests of Georgia and Its People – Address by the President
5 December 2024 - 09:56
I have just signed a decree that gives effect to the National Security and Defense Council's decision on sanctions. These sanctions target the part of the Georgian government that is surrendering Georgia to Putin. This is the very issue that is fueling the protests in Georgia right now.
The Current Government in Georgia Is Pushing the Country into Clear Dependence on Russia – Address by the President
4 December 2024 - 20:14
It is truly shameful – what actions they are taking against their own people. And when Moscow praises these authorities in Georgia, it clearly shows for whom they are now working in Tbilisi and for whom they are dispersing the protests.
Now, in December, We Are Expecting Systems from Several Partners; It is Crucial that This Is Implemented Without Any Delay – Address by the President
3 December 2024 - 19:56
The greater our army's firepower is, the more technological capabilities we have, the more effectively we can destroy Russia's offensive potential and protect our warriors' lives. And we are having detailed discussions with our partners on this issue. Moreover, we are working on our own – boosting our production, our Ukrainian defense industry.
It Is Vital for Ukraine That the Level of German Support Does Not Decrease in the Future – Address by the President
2 December 2024 - 20:29
During my meeting with the Chancellor, we agreed that Germany will continue to support Ukraine as needed, regardless of what happens in global politics or how sentiments may shift.
Today, Ukraine Has Taken an Important Step to Support Our People Through This Winter – Address by the President
1 December 2024 - 16:19
Security and genuine peace for all on the continent remains a top priority. In today’s talks, we focused on these priorities – joint opportunities to bolster our air defense and implement all existing agreements on defense support. We also discussed in detail how we can achieve greater progress in Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations next year.
There Are Decisions That Can Be Implemented in The Coming Weeks and Months for the Sake of Our Shared Security – Address by the President
30 November 2024 - 20:15
This is something that will significantly support our guys at the front. We also see the willingness of the Nordic and Baltic states to increase investments in our defense industry, particularly in the production of our domestic drones. I am grateful for this!