Scranton, Pennsylvania. I visited a plant that manufactures 155 mm artillery shells. Now, for our warriors who are defending not only our country, not only Ukraine, the plant will be ramping up production.
I began my visit to the United States by expressing my gratitude to all the employees at the plant and by reaching agreements to expand cooperation between Pennsylvania and our Zaporizhzhia.
It is in places like this where you can truly feel that the democratic world can prevail. Thanks to people like these—in Ukraine, in America, and in all partner countries—who work tirelessly to ensure that life is protected.
Скрентон, Пенсильванія. Завод, що виробляє артилерійські снаряди. 155-й калібр. Зараз – для наших воїнів, які захищають не лише нашу державу, не лише Україну. Завод збільшуватиме виробництво.
Почав візит у Сполучені Штати з подяки всім працівникам заводу й домовленостей про розширення співпраці між Пенсильванією та нашим Запоріжжям.
Саме на таких підприємствах відчувається, що демократичний світ дійсно може перемогти. Завдяки саме таким людям в Україні, в Америці, в усіх країнах-партнерах, які працюють заради того, щоб життя було захищене.
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Today I signed a new Ukrainian sanctions package. These are special sanctions targeting numerous Russian financial schemes, particularly cryptocurrency-related ones. This is both a synchronization with our partners and our own initiative.
Just through one single company, now included in the sanctions list, and only since the beginning of this year, Russians funneled several billion dollars, primarily for the needs of their military-industrial complex.
We will shut down all such schemes. Right now, with many of Russia’s traditional financial channels blocked, they are increasingly shifting to cryptocurrency transactions.
At the meeting to mark the start of Denmark's EU presidency, I stressed the need for a strong and united EU, transatlantic cooperation, and biting sanctions on Russia to advance peace. To this end, we could create an effective international platform to control dual-use exports.
Predictability has become a rare thing these days. But Denmark is the country that leaves no room for doubt. It’s a country and a people we can rely on. Denmark brings a sense of predictability. You keep your promises, and together we achieve meaningful results. Thank you.
I thank our friends leading the EU institutions—António and Ursula. Even on symbolic days like the start of the presidency, we make real decisions. We talked about the need to close the gaps in defense funding. We are working to get real results from our joint defense programs.
I began my visit to Denmark with an important deal: Ukraine – US co-production agreement focused on various types of drones. Several companies are involved. We’re talking about hundreds of thousands of drones this year, with a scale-up planned for the next.
The key priority is interceptor drones that have already proven effective in Ukraine. We’ve tested models from several companies, and now we’re signing serious contracts. We’re counting on these interceptors to take down “shaheds” in large numbers.
This is a strong start in the right direction. We also agreed with our partners that certain Ukrainian production lines will gain access to the relevant technologies, allowing us to ramp up manufacturing more quickly and at greater scale.
Addressing the Fair Play Conference, I stressed: Russia’s war is critically dependent on its trade with the outside world. We need a new international platform to control dual-use exports and protect ourselves from Russia and its accomplices.
Russian missiles, drones, nearly all battlefield equipment that actually works, as well as their finances, tech companies, and communications, rely on how Russia trades with the world, sells oil and other goods, imports technology, equipment, and components.
Russian weapons production directly depends on access to advanced machinery. Their missiles and drones are built with dozens of critical components that they import through various schemes from other countries. The Russian budget hinges on oil and gas revenues.
Addressing the European Council, I stated: the world is clearly unstable. But the EU plays a key role in preventing Russia’s war from spreading and in moving toward peace. Its sanctions against Russia remain one of the most effective tools for limiting the aggression.
It’s important not to forget that the war Russia brought to Europe is still ongoing. In Moscow, there are still plans to expand this pressure against Ukraine, against European countries, and against the EU itself.
This is Putin’s dream: a fragmented Europe, where marginal voices gain influence and speak not for unity, but for division. Russia supports anyone, no matter how extreme, who tries to weaken Europe from the inside.
I thanked the members of the @OAS_official for standing with Ukraine, stressing that international law works only when the world truly values security, peace, justice. There must be a shared understanding, that the time of colonial, aggressive, terrorist wars must come to an end.
Ukraine never wanted this war. We’re doing everything possible to end Russia’s brutal invasion – and every voice matters, not just Europe’s, or the biggest nations. We thank OAS for 6 documents, including suspending Russia’s observer status, the decision that upholds your core values and principles.
Ukraine’s defense is under our flag alone. On land, at sea, in the sky – it’s our people doing the fighting. We’re grateful for every form of support, and without global solidarity it would be way harder. That’s why I urge you: don’t slow your support for Ukraine.