This week, air raid alerts have sounded almost daily across Ukraine. Just last night, our air defense forces managed to shot down nearly 50 strike drones. Over the past week, Russia has launched more than 800 guided aerial bombs, around 460 strike drones, and over 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine and our people.
Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. Yet, Russia persists in its attempts to destroy our people, sow fear and panic, and weaken us.
Ukraine needs more air defense systems, and we are actively working with our partners on this. Strengthening the protection of our skies is absolutely critical.
I thank everyone around the world who understands this and continues to stand with Ukraine.
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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.
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.