I spoke with @realDonaldTrump to congratulate him on the Republican nomination and condemn the shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. I wished him strength and absolute safety in the future.
I noted the vital bipartisan and bicameral American support for protecting our nation's freedom and independence.
Ukraine will always be grateful to the United States for its help in strengthening our ability to resist Russian terror. Russian attacks on our cities and villages continue every day.
We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting.
Говорив із Дональдом Трампом. Привітав його з номінацією від Республіканської партії та засудив жахливий замах у Пенсильванії. Побажав сил та абсолютної безпеки надалі.
Я відзначив життєву важливість двопартійної та двопалатної американської підтримки для захисту свободи й незалежності нашої держави.
Україна завжди буде вдячною США за допомогу в зміцненні нашої можливості протистояти російському терору. Російські удари по наших містах і селах тривають щодня.
Домовились із президентом Трампом обговорити під час особистої зустрічі, які саме кроки можуть зробити мир чесним і справді тривалим.
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Today I addressed the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit: we need to establish peace in a way that Putin can no longer break, a peace that’s not just a pause, but a real, lasting peace. I am confident we can achieve this. The key is not to be afraid of our own joint strength.
I want to highlight the EU’s decision on new sanctions against Russia and the determination – especially of the Baltic and North Sea countries – to limit Russia’s shadow tanker fleet not just with sanctions, but in other ways too. This fleet is one of the biggest threats.
Putin uses these tankers to finance his war. Most of these vessels are old, poorly maintained, and operate without oversight. Recently, near the Kerch Strait, two oil tankers sank. These ships were nearly 50 years old and should not have been in operation at all.
Talking to media, I reiterated: Ukraine wants this war to end more than anyone else. No doubt, a diplomatic resolution would save lives. We do seek it. However, I stressed to President @EmmanuelMacron and President @realDonaldTrump that Putin doesn’t want this war to end. He must be forced to do so.
Forcing Putin to end the war requires Ukraine to be strong on the battlefield before it can be strong diplomatically. Strong army, military aid, long-range systems such as ATACMS, Taurus, Storm Shadow/SCALPs. They are absolutely vital. We only use them against military targets.
Regarding security guarantees. While we cannot be in NATO right now, an invitation to join NATO is possible. And there are specific security guarantees that we need already now. This was also part of our discussions with German CDU/CSU leader @_FriedrichMerz today.
During my conversation with journalists from African and Latin American countries, I emphasized that Ukraine is committed to strengthening its presence in Africa. From broader diplomatic efforts to deeper economic and security partnerships, our goal is a future of shared success and resilience against global threats.
We have pledged to expand our diplomatic ties, with 10 new embassies planned across the continent. Seven are already operational, and three more will open soon. This marks a significant step in Ukraine-Africa relations.
Beyond diplomacy, we are focused on deeper economic cooperation. Our vision includes establishing new grain hubs and food storage facilities, ensuring food security despite Russia’s aggression. Ukraine will remain a reliable partner for Africa’s future.
Today, on the 1,000 day of the war, I addressed the Ukrainian Parliament and emphasized, that we do not trade our sovereignty, security, or future. Ukraine will not abandon its rights to its territory, nor will we allow our nation to be exploited in anyone’s political battles.
Ukrainian people have endured 1,000 days of this war. They have not broken. They have not surrendered. They have not lost their statehood. This is a feat of our nation—a testament to the strength of millions. Every Ukrainian deserves gratitude.
Yesterday, I visited Pokrovsk, Kupiansk, and the positions of our soldiers near these cities. For months, these areas have been under immense pressure. It is there, and on the adjacent defensive lines in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, that Russia has suffered its greatest losses of the war.
I addressed the European Political Community summit held in Budapest, emphasizing that the concept of ‘peace through strength’ has proven itself and is needed now. Showing weakness or selling out Europe’s positions won’t buy a just peace. Peace is the reward only for the strong.
Yesterday, I spoke with President Trump. It was a good, productive conversation. We hope America will grow stronger. This is the kind of America that Europe needs. And a strong Europe is what America needs. This is the connection between allies that must be valued and cannot be lost.
Since our last meeting, Russia’s war has escalated significantly. It was Russia that caused this escalation. North Korea is now waging war in Europe. North Korean soldiers are now attempting to kill our people on European soil.
I gave an interview to South Korea’s KBS, stressing North Korea’s official role in this war. It’s not just weapons or workers in Russian factories—North Korean soldiers are in Kursk, our occupied territories, preparing to fight Ukraine. This is a war of two countries against one.
More than two years into this war, and soon, we’ll reach 1,000 days of Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine, against our people, our cities, and our very way of life. It is no surprise that, as the war drags on, Russia seeks to escalate in new ways.
One of these escalations is the involvement of North Korean forces. Russia has begun to openly partner with North Korea, even boasting about this alliance. They started by acquiring millions of artillery shells—around 3.5 million—from North Korea.