I had a call with the @President_KR of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol. First and foremost, I thanked him for South Korea’s consistent support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the financial and humanitarian assistance already provided and pledged.
We discussed the involvement of North Korean military forces in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The conclusion is clear—this war is becoming internationalized, extending beyond two countries.
I shared recent data with him on the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russian training grounds near the combat zone, with their presence expected to increase to approximately 12,000.
We agreed to strengthen intelligence and expertise exchange, intensify contacts at all levels, especially the highest, in order to develop an action strategy and countermeasures to address this escalation, and to engage our mutual partners in cooperation. As part of this agreement, Ukraine and the Republic of Korea will soon exchange delegations to coordinate actions.
Finally, I invited South Korea to join the G7 Vilnius Declaration on bilateral security guarantees in support of Ukraine.
Провів телефонну розмову з Президентом Республіки Корея Юн Сок Йолем. Щонайперше подякував за послідовну підтримку суверенітету й територіальної цілісності України, а також за вже надану й анонсовану фінансову та гуманітарну допомогу.
Обговорили залучення північнокорейських військових до російського вторгнення в Україну. Висновок один – ця війна інтернаціоналізується й виходить за межі двох держав.
Надав співрозмовнику свіжі дані про перекидання 3 тисяч північнокорейських військових на російські полігони в безпосередній близькості до зони бойових дій та очікуване збільшення їхньої кількості приблизно до 12 тисяч.
Домовилися посилити обмін розвідданим та експертизою, активізувати контакти на всіх рівнях, зокрема найвищому, щоб виробити стратегію дій і перелік контрзаходів у відповідь на ескалацію, а також залучити до співпраці спільних партнерів. У межах цієї домовленості Україна та Республіка Корея найближчим часом обміняються делегаціями для координації дій.
Насамкінець запросив Південну Корею приєднатися до Вільнюської декларації G7 щодо двосторонніх безпекових угод на підтримку України.
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Today, I addressed the Nordic Council, emphasizing that the free world has everything it needs to defend itself and everything people value in life—from moral integrity to military strength. All that is needed – is the resolve to act, to implement what is necessary for peace.
I want to express my deep gratitude to the people of Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. We truly feel their support, and we will always remember the heartfelt commitment of the Nordic nations in helping us defend our country and people. This support is one of the strongest in the world.
It becomes clear how important it is for a society to grow and preserve its best qualities, not just for years, but for generations. Your respect for freedom, human life, and the environment reflects the time you’ve had to live in peace, build your culture, and preserve that unique spirit found only in the Nordic countries.
I address the participants of the Fourth Ukraine – Nordic Countries Summit, emphasizing that Russian threats of escalation must not undermine our resolve. Only determination – truly long-range – will bring the war to an end. Not talks or someone’s backchannels, but decisiveness.
The first thing dictators attack is principles. Different ‘Putins’ worldwide undermine principles within their own societies, using propaganda and repression, to prevent people from standing-up for what they believe in.
Once these dictatorship gains strength and resources, they export their lack of principles, creating a gray zone without values around them.
Today at the Crimea Platform Summit, I reminded: as some leaders gather at Putin’s summit in Kazan and North Korean soldiers move closer to Ukraine’s front, we know one thing—victory won’t go to the aggressor, but to those who unite nations around human values and the UN Charter.
The number of national flags in this hall right now is clear evidence that since 2014, Russia has failed in its main goal: Putin has not succeeded in making international crimes a norm for nations.
It was with the occupation of Crimea that Russia’s assault on the system of international law began. But stealing another nation’s land, deporting those who resist, and breaking the lives of an entire nation – everything Russia is doing – will never be accepted by the international community.
Today, I addressed the European Council meeting regarding our strategy to force Russia into real diplomacy and emphasized that European unity is also a weapon, one that ensures safety not only for Ukraine but for all European nations.
I’m grateful to the leaders and their countries for all the support. Together, we’ve saved thousands of Ukrainian lives and proven that war in Europe will not benefit the aggressor. Together, we must stop this war.
Together, we must ensure the conditions for the kind of peace we all need – for Ukrainians and all the nations of Europe. Let me remind you, this summer we held a successful Peace Summit. More than 100 countries and international organizations supported it.
I presented the Victory Plan to the Verkhovna Rada and the people of Ukraine. It is the path to strengthening Ukraine, not just to defend our positions but to build a bridge to the second Peace Summit, which will bring a just end to this war for Ukraine.
Our people, in Ukraine and abroad, never tire of saying “Glory to Ukraine,” and Ukraine never tires of answering, “Glory to the heroes.” But here, we hear less often the words “Ukraine must win.” For some, the word “victory” has become uncomfortable. Yet we understand—victory is not easily achieved.
Yet, only victories bring glory to a country and allow us to preserve the real memory of our heroes for centuries. Victory gives the nation the ability to live — independently, freely, sovereignly—on our land, under our own laws. To choose our future.
At the Ukraine–South East Europe Summit, I emphasized the importance of stability in the Balkans. Like in Eastern Europe, what happens in the Balkans determines whether Europe faces war. That’s why Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion is vital for the region’s stability.
This is a third meeting in this format, and I am grateful for supporting Ukraine and its people, for hospitality of participating countries to Ukrainian wounded soldiers recovering in their states, and especially for participation in the Peace Summit and immediate joining to the final communique.
All of these counties really try to end this war in a just way. We value the relationships between our nations, which strengthen us and make the world more stable. Unfortunately, stability is becoming a rare resource. So every source of security for people and every source of true peace in international relations is precious.