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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In Washington we heard that Putin is supposedly ready to end the war – to meet at the leaders’ level and resolve key issues. But instead he chooses ballistics over any real steps toward peace. He kills children in order not to talk about when and how peace will come.
All day in Kyiv, rescue operations continued after one of the largest Russian strikes – nearly 600 drones and 31 missiles, including ballistic. At least 19 people were killed, among them 4 children. My deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.
This strike clearly shows that Russia’s goals have not changed. They want war, striking not only our people and cities but everyone in the world who seeks peace. It is a strike against Ukraine, against Europe, also against President Trump, and against other global actors.
In Mukachevo, the Russians practically burned down an American company producing electronics—home appliances, nothing military. The Russians knew exactly where they lobbed the missiles. We believe this was a deliberate attack against American property and investments in Ukraine.
Telling attack, right as the world awaits a clear answer from Russia on negotiations to end the war. There are two formats—at the level of leaders—where progress is feasible. Bilateral—Ukraine and Russia. And trilateral—Ukraine, the US, and Russia. We discussed this in Washington. Putin spoke about it on the call with President Trump.
Now, the signals coming from Russia are simply outrageous. They are trying to wriggle out of holding a meeting. They don’t want to end this war. They continue their massive attacks on Ukraine and their ferocious assaults along the frontline.
Today in Brussels, I outlined our positions on transatlantic unity, peace efforts, territorial issues, and security guarantees, including Ukraine’s EU accession.
It’s crucial that Europe remains as united as it was in 2022. This strong unity is essential to achieve a real peace.
We have to stop the killings. Putin has many demands but we do not know all of them. If there are really as many as we heard, then it will take time to go through them all. It is impossible to do this under the pressure of weapons.
It’s necessary to cease fire and work quickly on a final deal. We’ll talk about it in Washington, D.C. Putin does not want to stop the killings. But he must do it.
On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes. Recently, weʼve discussed with the U.S. and Europeans what can truly work. Everyone needs a just end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, and we count on a strong position from America. Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength. Make no mistake – strength.
I am receiving reports from our intelligence and diplomats regarding the preparations for the meeting in Alaska. Regarding what Putin is bringing to the table. We are also receiving reports from Ukraine’s regions following Russian strikes.
Sumy – a Russian strike on the central market. Dnipro region – strikes on cities and enterprises.
Zaporizhzhia, Kherson region, Donetsk region – deliberate Russian strikes. The war continues, and it is precisely because there is neither an order nor even a signal that Moscow is preparing to end this war.
I have not heard any partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The President of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President Trump’s proposals, starting back in February. Ceasefire, all formats have been supported.
What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real, lasting peace. Not a ceasefire sometime in the future, in months, but immediately. President Trump told me so, and I fully support it.
There must be a just end to the war, and it is Russia that must end the war it started. Ukraine and all partners share the same understanding of the need for a ceasefire, for an end to the killings. There is only one actor opposing this – Putin. His only card is the ability to kill, and he is trying to sell the cessation of killings at the highest possible price. It is important that this does not mislead anyone.
Results are needed at the leaders’ level. Dignified results, results that will save lives, that the world will value, and for which it will be grateful to the leader who delivers them.
Ukraine is ready for real decisions that can bring peace. Any decisions that are against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine, are at the same time decisions against peace. They will not achieve anything. These are stillborn decisions. They are unworkable decisions. And we all need real and genuine peace. Peace that people will respect.
President Trump announced preparations for his meeting with Putin in Alaska. Very far away from this war, which is raging on our land, against our people, and which anyway can't be ended without us, without Ukraine.
Putin did not believe in our people and therefore made the hopeless decision to try to take Ukraine. This was his main mistake—not taking Ukrainians into account.