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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

@ZelenskyyUa

Mar 6

Everyone must ensure that Russia, the sole source of this war, accepts the need to end it. This can be proved by two forms of silence: no attacks on energy and other civilian infrastructure – a truce for missiles, bombs, long-range drones; no military operations in the Black Sea.

The next step is basic trust in the circumstances in which the negotiations are taking place. Ukrainians, all Europeans, Americans, every human heart in the world that does not agree with the war – we all need to feel that the Russians are not deceiving us. The release of prisoners could serve as a means of establishing basic trust.

This should be based on the understanding that any truce or trust-building measures can only serve as a prologue to a full and fair settlement, to a comprehensive agreement on security guarantees and the end of the war.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

@ZelenskyyUa

Mar 1

We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.

America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that. Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals.

It’s crucial for us to have President Trump’s support. He wants to end the war, but no one wants peace more than we do. We are the ones living this war in Ukraine. It’s a fight for our freedom, for our very survival.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

@ZelenskyyUa

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

@ZelenskyyUa

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

@ZelenskyyUa

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

@ZelenskyyUa

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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