Today in Bucha, I said that we all want to end this war as soon as possible, with guaranteed security, lasting peace, and dignity. What does “with dignity” mean? That Russia must not gain any benefit from this war, and must not evade just accountability for what it has done.


We are in Bucha—a Ukrainian city where the world, three years ago, began to understand the full scale of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

During the leaders’ meeting in France on support for Ukraine I emphasized that the war is still ongoing — and it’s only happening because of Russia, whose position is simple: keep the war going, keep attacking, and delay diplomacy. Right now, there are U.S. proposals on the table — including one for a full and unconditional ceasefire. We agreed to it. But of course, Russia rejected it and threw-in a bunch of nonsense conditions nobody-asked-for.

I want to personally thank President @EmmanuelMacron and the entire French nation for their unwavering, principled, and meaningful support for Ukraine.
Right now, much can and must be done to ensure true security in Europe and stability for all our people—together with France and all partners in Europe and beyond. This is a historic moment. It’s about how today’s generation of European leaders will shape the security system of our continent for decades to come. This is exactly what we’re working on—defending against Russian aggression, establishing sustainable peace, and building reliable security guarantees for our Europe.

I addressed the European Council and emphasized that if we say Europe should be stronger in global competition, we must also discuss making European decision-making faster, more flexible, more effective – whether in politics, defense, economics, industry, or any other area. Last night, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine—171 strike drones, mostly Shaheds. Their target was our infrastructure. And in the city of Kropyvnytskyi, in central Ukraine, residential buildings, a church, and a school were damaged. Among the wounded—four children.

Answering journalists’ questions in Kyiv after the meeting of the leaders, I mentioned that many partners acknowledged Ukraine’s significant diplomatic progress in Jeddah. Now, it will be difficult for Russia to wriggle out. If Russia agrees to a ceasefire, it must demonstrate its willingness to end the war, or it will show that it wants to continue. This is what everyone is waiting for.

I addressed the meeting of European leaders stating that the path to peace must begin unconditionally. And if Russia doesn’t want this, then strong pressure must be applied until they do. Moscow understands one language.

Since Tuesday, a proposal for a ceasefire has been on the table — a silence from war in the air, at sea, and on the frontlines. This is an American proposal — a full, unconditional ceasefire for 30 days. In that time, without killings, it would truly be possible to negotiate all aspects of a real peace.

Today, Ukraine marks Military Volunteer Day. This day was established not so long ago, but it honors the bravery of those who have been defending Ukraine’s statehood and independence for a long time. More than three years of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Over 11 years of a treacherous hybrid war that began with the occupation of Crimea and the battles in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Everyone must ensure that Russia, the sole source of this war, accepts the need to end it. This can be proved by two forms of silence: no attacks on energy and other civilian infrastructure – a truce for missiles, bombs, long-range drones; no military operations in the Black Sea. The next step is basic trust in the circumstances in which the negotiations are taking place. Ukrainians, all Europeans, Americans, every human heart in the world that does not agree with the war – we all need to feel that the Russians are not deceiving us. The release of prisoners could serve as a means of establishing basic trust.

We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion. America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that. Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals.

At the Munich Security Conference, I emphasized that European policy must not just be promising—it must make America want to stand with a strong Europe. Europe must decide its own future with confidence in its strength so that others have no choice but to respect its power. The night before Munich, a Russian attack drone struck the sarcophagus covering the ruined fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. A Shahed drone, modified by Russia with Iranian technology, carrying at least 50kg of explosives.

I spoke with Reuters about Ukraine’s strategic resources and our cooperation with the U.S. Ukraine is open to partnerships, but our resources are not something we simply hand over—even to our closest allies. Strategic cooperation must be mutually beneficial. During my conversation with President Trump in New York in September last year, I said that Putin is not just fighting a war. He is spending $300-350 billion annually to sustain it and has already burned through $1 trillion trying to destroy Ukraine.

Answering journalists’ questions in Kyiv, I emphasized that Ukraine is open to diplomacy, but no decision or plan about Ukraine can be made without us. It cannot be a plan created by individual states—we must have a joint vision with our partners. Ukrainian team is in constant communication with our American partners. I will also have discussions in the near future. Right now, our goal is to align our vision with our partners. Even if Russia doesn’t like it, we must have a common strategy among allies before a diplomatic process can take place.

In response to journalists’ questions in Kyiv, I emphasized that U.S. support for Ukraine has not stopped or decreased—it continues. I am grateful for that. Right now, we are not discussing new aid packages yet, but it’s too early for that. However, we have already started communicating with the U.S. team. Can we manage without this support? In the early days of the war, we had no choice—it was extremely difficult, and we could have lost the country. Thanks to our people, our army, and our partners, we endured. I don’t even want to imagine what would happen if Ukraine had to face Russia without U.S. support.

In my interview to @piersmorgan I stated that although we are in a better position than at the beginning of the war, we remain in a difficult situation, fighting not only against Putin but also for the continued support of our allies. We are fighting for a strong alliance among our European partners because Russia is destabilizing certain countries, including some of our neighbors. We are fighting for this unity. And we are fighting hard for the alliance between the United States and Europe. I believe that without this strength, defeating Putin is impossible—or extremely difficult.

In my interview for Associated Press I highlighted that Russia doesn’t want to end the war fairly. It wants to end it by destroying Ukraine’s freedom and independence. This isn’t rhetoric—it’s their objective. They haven’t achieved their main goal: Ukraine still stands. Thanks to our people, our army, and our partners. Putin fears direct negotiations with Ukraine. In his mind, that would mean defeat and weakness. Instead, he pushes the old narrative that this is a war between the West and Russia—because admitting he is losing to Ukraine is unbearable for him.

In my interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, I stressed that Putin doesn’t fear Europe. European security guarantees alone will never be enough. Every European leader I’ve spoken to looks to Trump. Without strong U.S. security commitments, everything else is weak. President Trump’s recent rhetoric about Putin wasn’t just tough—it was fair. And that’s exactly the kind of Trump that Putin fears. A strong Trump means a strong America, and a strong America means a strong Ukraine with real security guarantees.

Most of the world is thinking: What’s next for their relationship with America? Alliances? Support? Trade? President Trump’s plans to end wars? But no one is asking these questions about Europe—and we need to be honest about that. Today I addressed the World Economic Forum. Right now, all eyes are on Washington. But who’s actually watching Europe at the moment? That’s the key question for Europe. It’s not just about ideas—it’s about people and how they’ll live in a constantly changing world.

Today, at the Ramstein Contact Group. In nearly three years of full-scale war, we’ve proven that when we stand united, no one is too small to impact history. We’ve come so far that it would be crazy to drop the ball now and stop building on the defense coalitions we’ve created. It’s clear that a new chapter starts for Europe and the entire world – just 11 days from now, a time when we have to cooperate even more, rely on one another even more, and achieve even greater results together. I see this as a time of opportunities.

I congratulated Ukraine’s diplomats on their professional day, reminding that being an ambassador or diplomat of Ukraine means being able to give a clear answer to what exactly they have done to bring peace closer and protect the interests of Ukraine and Ukrainians. We are now in the third year of a full-scale war – preserving Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and our nation’s ability to achieve and continue achieving the necessary results.

At the meeting of the European Council, I stressed that Europe and America must be at the table when the time comes. The EU, like Ukraine, must enter talks from a position of strength. Only coordinated efforts can bring lasting peace—not a pause Putin would exploit to buy time. Now is a good time to reflect on the year and what we have achieved together. Europe’s military support for Ukraine has strengthened our ability to defend against Russia, saving countless lives.

Today I addressed the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit: we need to establish peace in a way that Putin can no longer break, a peace that’s not just a pause, but a real, lasting peace. I am confident we can achieve this. The key is not to be afraid of our own joint strength. I want to highlight the EU’s decision on new sanctions against Russia and the determination – especially of the Baltic and North Sea countries – to limit Russia’s shadow tanker fleet not just with sanctions, but in other ways too. This fleet is one of the biggest threats.