Addressing the Ambrosetti Forum I stressed: Europe needs a new network of modern defense production – countries supporting each other, producing protection not just for themselves but for all of Europe. This will make Europe stronger and more resilient. Even as Russia tries to prolong the war, we are already building a security system that will push it toward peace. On land, in the air, at sea – our strength that will pressure Russia to stop the war.

A strong Ukrainian army is and will remain the central element of security guarantees. Its capabilities – funding, weapons, production – that we ensure now, and should be in a year, in five years, in ten years from now. Both in wartime and to guarantee security in peace. Today was the largest meeting of the Coalition of the Willing so far in terms of the number of countries. I thank all the leaders who joined us today in Paris and online, as well as the representatives of states, for their engagement, ideas, and their readiness to support us on the path to peace with concrete steps.

At Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic States Summit, I noted that Russian economy is in bad shape: fuel and labor shortages, many industries in decline. Putin constantly humiliates before China as he tries to sell them as much raw material as possible. This is telling – sanctions are working. Last night, Russia launched another massive strike – nearly 500 drones and over 20 missiles, including ballistic. These strikes are now regular, several times a week. A clear signal that Russia rejects any attempt to end the war and wants to keep fighting. We must assume this is Russia’s main scenario now.

Two weeks ago in Washington, it was stated that by this time the Russians should be ready for real negotiations—a meeting at the leaders’ level. Ukraine is definitely ready for this. But the only thing Russia is doing is investing further in war. All their signals point to that. Now, during his visit to China, Putin will once again try to wriggle out. That is his number one sport. Everyone in the world has declared that the fire must cease. Everyone has insisted that the war must end. That has also been China’s position.

In Washington we heard that Putin is supposedly ready to end the war – to meet at the leaders’ level and resolve key issues. But instead he chooses ballistics over any real steps toward peace. He kills children in order not to talk about when and how peace will come. All day in Kyiv, rescue operations continued after one of the largest Russian strikes – nearly 600 drones and 31 missiles, including ballistic. At least 19 people were killed, among them 4 children. My deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

In Mukachevo, the Russians practically burned down an American company producing electronics—home appliances, nothing military. The Russians knew exactly where they lobbed the missiles. We believe this was a deliberate attack against American property and investments in Ukraine. Telling attack, right as the world awaits a clear answer from Russia on negotiations to end the war. There are two formats—at the level of leaders—where progress is feasible. Bilateral—Ukraine and Russia. And trilateral—Ukraine, the US, and Russia. We discussed this in Washington. Putin spoke about it on the call with President Trump.

Today in Brussels, I outlined our positions on transatlantic unity, peace efforts, territorial issues, and security guarantees, including Ukraine’s EU accession.

It’s crucial that Europe remains as united as it was in 2022. This strong unity is essential to achieve a real peace. We have to stop the killings. Putin has many demands but we do not know all of them. If there are really as many as we heard, then it will take time to go through them all. It is impossible to do this under the pressure of weapons.

On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes. Recently, weʼve discussed with the U.S. and Europeans what can truly work. Everyone needs a just end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, and we count on a strong position from America. Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength. Make no mistake – strength. I am receiving reports from our intelligence and diplomats regarding the preparations for the meeting in Alaska. Regarding what Putin is bringing to the table. We are also receiving reports from Ukraine’s regions following Russian strikes.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Addressing the Dutch Parliament, I said: Russia is stronger than any of us alone, but weaker than all of us together. Putin thinks in terms of potential—his own, and of those he sees as targets. If Europe’s combined strength leaves him no room for aggression, there will be none. Every day in Ukraine begins the same way with updates on the consequences of Russian strikes. These attacks cannot be explained by anything rational or humane.

At the Defense Industries Forum in The Hague I stressed: there are no signs Putin wants to stop this war. Russia rejects all peace proposals, including from the U.S. Maybe Putin connects his own political survival with his ability to keep killing: so long as he kills, he lives. We all understand that the source of this war and the long-term threat to European way of life is Russia. But we’re not facing Russia alone. It’s a network of state and non-state actors that are serving the cause of aggression.