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.
I believe in our people. Ukrainians are strong. Ukrainians defend what's theirs. Many in the world have sided with Ukraine during the war. Even those who are with Russia know that Russia is doing evil.
Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is.
This war must be brought to an end—and Russia must end it. Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all deadlines, and that is the problem, not something else.
The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already is in the Constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this—and no one will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier.
We are ready to work together with President Trump, together with all our partners for real and, most importantly, lasting peace. A peace that will not collapse because of Moscow's desires.
I thank all our people for being together. Ukraine is. I thank all our soldiers for preserving our independence. Stand firm, this is our land, we are Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!

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Aug 9
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.
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Jul 31
I addressed the Conference marking 50 years since the Helsinki Final Act. One of Putin’s key ideas is that Russia has no real borders, only where it wants them to be. This is a total rejection of the post-WW2 world, and this is the foundation of the current regime in Russia.
Last night, Russia launched another massive attack on Kyiv: hundreds of Shahed drones and missiles. Air defense shot down many, but not all. A Russian missile hit a residential building, turning an entire section into rubble. Just like the lives of the people who lived there.
Across Kyiv, dozens were injured. There are fatalities, and tragically, the number is still rising. Two days ago, Russia hit a prison in Zaporizhzhia with air-dropped bombs. They knew exactly it was a civilian facility. 16 people were killed. 43 were injured.
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Jul 21
I addressed Ukraine’s ambassadors and laid out the key tasks for our diplomacy: to support everything that protects life in Ukraine, and everything that causes Russia pain for its war. Each of you must deliver concrete results for Ukraine. Image
We now have truly global cooperation – the largest that has ever been built for Ukraine, but we must constantly seek new formats. From the Danish model to Czech artillery initiatives to French Mirages boosting our aviation. Now the priority is drones, all types. But funding is critically short. That’s why every embassy, every representative must act: politically, publicly, and persistently, particularly regarding air defense for Ukraine. The world needs to know how lives can be protected – from Kyiv and from every capital where Ukraine has a voice.
Russian assets must be used to defend against Russian aggression. Ukrainian Naftogaz has already won arbitration cases against Russia and Gazprom. The total amount awarded is $6.9 billion, and this would make a real difference right now if we could channel these funds toward our defense. We must be creative and persuasive in turning the decisions already won by Ukraine into actual financial gains.
Read 11 tweets
Jul 10
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference, I said: we must build a recovery coalition, which would have a Marshall-Plan-style recovery plan. And as Russia increases its attacks, we cannot afford a shortage of funding for defense production.
Just last night, Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine – mainly targeting Kyiv. Russian-Iranian “shahed” drones were used. They’ve been heavily upgraded to cause more destruction.
These drones are now harder to shoot down. Ukrainians face attacks by hundreds of these every single night. This is pure terrorism. The night before last: over 700 drones and missiles. Last night – nearly 400. They try to do this constantly.
Read 17 tweets
Jul 6
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.
Read 6 tweets
Jul 3
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.
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