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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 15

At the Munich Security Conference, I emphasized that European policy must not just be promising—it must make America want to stand with a strong Europe. Europe must decide its own future with confidence in its strength so that others have no choice but to respect its power.

The night before Munich, a Russian attack drone struck the sarcophagus covering the ruined fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. A Shahed drone, modified by Russia with Iranian technology, carrying at least 50kg of explosives.

We see this as a deeply symbolic move by Russia. Just recently, in Ukraine, we discussed nuclear energy as a crucial factor in energy security, despite Russia’s constant attacks. We are preparing to expand the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant with involvement from American businesses, including Westinghouse. This will strengthen not just Ukraine’s energy security, but all of Europe’s.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 8

I spoke with Reuters about Ukraine’s strategic resources and our cooperation with the U.S. Ukraine is open to partnerships, but our resources are not something we simply hand over—even to our closest allies. Strategic cooperation must be mutually beneficial.

During my conversation with President Trump in New York in September last year, I said that Putin is not just fighting a war. He is spending $300-350 billion annually to sustain it and has already burned through $1 trillion trying to destroy Ukraine.

Putin does not need more land—Russia is already the largest country in the world. He knows that to destroy Ukraine, he must keep advancing. And in his path lies a land rich in natural resources—Ukraine. He is not just seizing territory; he is taking the resources beneath it—resources that will fuel his war and strengthen his allies—North Korea, Iran, and whoever joins him next.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 6

Answering journalists’ questions in Kyiv, I emphasized that Ukraine is open to diplomacy, but no decision or plan about Ukraine can be made without us. It cannot be a plan created by individual states—we must have a joint vision with our partners.

Ukrainian team is in constant communication with our American partners. I will also have discussions in the near future. Right now, our goal is to align our vision with our partners. Even if Russia doesn’t like it, we must have a common strategy among allies before a diplomatic process can take place.

I see that Russia will always look for excuses to avoid real talks. They will try to shift the focus, demand conditions, or claim obstacles. If we are truly talking about ending the war, the details are secondary—what matters is the goal.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 5

In response to journalists’ questions in Kyiv, I emphasized that U.S. support for Ukraine has not stopped or decreased—it continues. I am grateful for that. Right now, we are not discussing new aid packages yet, but it’s too early for that. However, we have already started communicating with the U.S. team.

Can we manage without this support? In the early days of the war, we had no choice—it was extremely difficult, and we could have lost the country. Thanks to our people, our army, and our partners, we endured. I don’t even want to imagine what would happen if Ukraine had to face Russia without U.S. support.

Tomorrow marks six months since the start of the Kursk operation—a critical step for our fight. At some point, when the war moves toward a diplomatic resolution, you will see just how important this operation was. Russia’s conditions for ending the war will reveal its significance.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 4

In my interview to @piersmorgan I stated that although we are in a better position than at the beginning of the war, we remain in a difficult situation, fighting not only against Putin but also for the continued support of our allies.

We are fighting for a strong alliance among our European partners because Russia is destabilizing certain countries, including some of our neighbors. We are fighting for this unity. And we are fighting hard for the alliance between the United States and Europe. I believe that without this strength, defeating Putin is impossible—or extremely difficult.

Military aid is crucial. While U.S. support has not been halted, delays or reductions could lead to territorial losses. Today, the U.S. contributes about 30% of Ukraine’s defense capability. Imagine what would happen if we lost that 30%.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

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Feb 2

In my interview for Associated Press I highlighted that Russia doesn’t want to end the war fairly. It wants to end it by destroying Ukraine’s freedom and independence. This isn’t rhetoric—it’s their objective. They haven’t achieved their main goal: Ukraine still stands. Thanks to our people, our army, and our partners.

Putin fears direct negotiations with Ukraine. In his mind, that would mean defeat and weakness. Instead, he pushes the old narrative that this is a war between the West and Russia—because admitting he is losing to Ukraine is unbearable for him.

Putin desperately signals that he wants to talk—not with us, but with Trump, with America. But without Ukraine, such talks won’t lead to results, without us it would be wrong. If President Trump and I discuss concrete steps to end this war, and we clearly define the way forward—then, maybe, after that, he can talk to the Russians.

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