Volodymyr Zelenskyy

"Ukraine has completed repair work on the section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike."

"We must continue systematic sanctions pressure on Russia over this war and work on further diversifying energy supplies to Europe."

"This is not the first time Russian forces are putting Ukrainian nuclear facilities at risk. Russia’s nuclear blackmail and threats to nuclear safety are systemic, deliberate, and unacceptable."

"It was [a] critical infrastructure facility. And an extremely vile Russian attack."

"Russia consciously struck this nuclear infrastructure facility."

"As of now, there are no readings exceeding normal background radiation levels. But there is certainly an increase in Russia’s brazenness, which long ago went off the charts."

"extremely vile"

"For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe’s position and voice in the negotiations be strong."

"I said that we will not go [for that]. We will not give you a victory in that way."

"He came to Kyiv. He said: 'I have brought a message directly to you, and I want to take a message from you and deliver it to Vladimir Putin.'"

"Anything substantial will happen before the end of summer."

"Ukraine will not give up Donbas."

"They wanted to hear our position directly."

"Putin wants to continue the war."

"He came to Kyiv. He said 'I brought a message direct to you, and I want to take messages from you and to give it to Vladimir Putin.'"

"It was the key message. I said we will not leave. We will not give you a victory in such way."

"The reaction had disappointed many people around the world and demonstrated the Kremlin's unwillingness to end the war."

"Ukraine is now aiming to contract a minimum of 50,000 UGVs, including the Droid TW 12.7 for combat operations, branding them as the 'next major step' after combat drones in a rapidly shifting battlefield."

"Ukraine is building a 'clear diplomatic strategy to ensure that Russia does not believe the war can still yield any benefits for it.'"

"These are concrete things to strengthen our joint defence and co-production, and, importantly, this also means Ukraine's expertise and experience helping to strengthen our partners."

"We thank Latvia for all the support it has provided to Ukraine throughout this war."

"We did this in the Middle East and it worked. Now we are ready to do the same with our close partners in Europe."

"A drone deal is not only about selling or buying something. It also covers important issues such as the ones we are discussing now."

"All three sides recognised that if there is a ceasefire, if there is an end to the war, if there is a ceasefire, the Americans will be the first to monitor it."

"So far, we have not found any constructive solution in this area."

"I expect the next round of talks to be held in February."

"The decision provided significant political and moral support for his people."

"I thank all our partners in the EU and every leader personally for this strong step for the sake of Europe."

"I wished President Trump every success, first and foremost in his efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine."

"I had a wonderful conversation with Trump."

"He said they discussed 'what could help bring peace closer now.'"

"Ukraine is carrying out its plan of long-range sanctions against Russia and the assigned tasks regarding mid-range strikes in response to Russia’s refusal to end this war."

"I updated the president on the latest developments on the battlefield and how our position has strengthened."

"Russian drones deliberately targeted the sites."

"Ukrainian forces had struck several military and energy infrastructure sites deep inside Russia."

"My condolences to the families. [...] The investigation has been given all necessary resources. Procedural actions with the detained person are ongoing."

"My condolences to the family and loved ones... All necessary resources have been provided to the investigation."

"Several individuals have been detained, and all facts will be established within the necessary procedural framework."

"I don’t see it simply as land. I see it as abandonment — the weakening of our positions, the abandonment of hundreds of thousands of people who live there."

"Victory Is Stopping Putin"

"I believe that Putin has already started it. The question now is how much territory he will be able to seize, and how to stop him."

"My impression is that Chancellor Scholz has understood that Putin is not just a name, but a threat, and not just a threat to Ukraine."

"If we don't hold out, Russia will move closer to Germany."

"If Russia hits this or that NATO country, it would in any case mean the beginning of the third world war."

"According to intelligence reports, Russia is preparing new massive strikes on energy."

"we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion began, as the threat hasn’t become smaller."

"the time has come to fully ban all participants in Russia’s aggression from entire Europe."

"I need ammunition, not a ride."

"addressed the nation on the fourth anniversary of the start of the war, praising the stoicism of the Ukrainian people."

"He has not broken Ukrainians. He has not won this war. We have preserved Ukraine, and we will do everything to secure peace and justice."

"Only by visiting Ukraine and seeing our life and struggle with one's own eyes, feeling our people and this sea of pain, can one understand what this war is really about."

"We want peace. Strong, dignified, and lasting peace."

"We have defended our independence. We have not lost our statehood."

"We want peace – strong, dignified and lasting peace."

"We have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood; Putin has not achieved his goals."

"Russia has not 'broken Ukrainians' nor triumphed in its war."

"Zelenskyy noted that Russia has not defeated Ukraine nor broken the Ukrainian spirit."

"He will have a meeting tomorrow with American negotiators, with [Steve] Witkoff and [Jared] Kushner."

"The second issue is preparations for a trilateral meeting that will also involve Russia and, in our view, will take place at the beginning of March."

"I have instructed Umierov to discuss the details of the next prisoner exchange."

"no terrorist in the world should go unpunished."

"detailed discussions on how Russia is recruiting citizens of Ghana and other African countries to take part in the war against Ukraine."

"Calling it 'an accomplice of Putin' for supplying Moscow with Shahed drones."

"The EU must provide Ukraine with a concrete accession date if it genuinely wants to see the country join it."

"We rely on the PURL program to buy US weapons with European funds. Maybe the Americans will need them, like last year."

"It’s a risk. But I hope the Iran crisis remains a limited operation and does not become a long war."

"We hope that a certain person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion, or the first tranche from the €90 billion, and our defenders will have weapons."

"We hope that a certain person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion, or the first tranche from the €90 billion, and our defenders will have weapons. Otherwise, we will give that person's address to our Armed Forces, to our lads, so they can call him on the phone and speak to him in their own language."

"There should be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."

"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."

"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."

"Ukraine was ready to deepen defense cooperation with Japan by sharing battlefield-tested technologies, including sea drones and interceptor UAVs developed during the war with Russia."

"There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life."

"Ukraine has never had this many missiles to repel attacks."

"To be honest, I wouldn’t restore it. This is my position."

"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."

"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."

""Today, three panels were held involving Ukraine’s negotiating team and 18 participants from various countries and institutions.""

"It is important that we are in communication with the American side virtually 24/7."

"there are 11 requests from countries neighbouring Iran, European states, and the US and that some had been met with concrete decisions and specific support."

"It is very important to coordinate for security both in Europe and in the Middle East."

"We help to defend from war those who help us, Ukraine, bring a just end to the war with Russia."

"This easing alone by the United States could provide Russia with about $10 billion for the war."

"Therefore, ultimately lifting sanctions only so that more drones will later be flying at you is, in my opinion, not the right decision."

"Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year."

"We are waiting for a response from the Americans. Either they will change the country where we meet, or the Russians must confirm the U.S."

"You have stood with Ukraine since the first day of the full-scale war."

"Ukraine is undertaking all possible efforts to repair the damage and restore operations."

"The main goal of the meeting was to ensure that the trilateral talks resume..."

"The regimes in Russia and Iran are brothers in hatred and that is why they are brothers in weapons."

"Real security is built on partnership, we value everyone and remain open to supporting all those who are ready to work together for this goal."

"For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere."

"Kyiv will 'definitely' face shortages of Patriot systems because of the war against Iran."

"If Russia is ready not to strike Ukrainian energy facilities, we will not retaliate against their energy facilities."

"Ukrainian intelligence shows Russian satellites are gathering information on U.S. targets in the Middle East."

"Our warriors were downing Russian drones the whole day."

"This is the Russians' response to our proposal for a ceasefire over the Easter holidays."

"I spoke with the US team today, including about this."

"We agreed to work together to bring greater security and more opportunities for development to our societies."

"I am grateful for the support."

"We understand very well the energy and infrastructure challenges Syria is currently facing."

"We are ready to work together to expand opportunities for both our countries and their people."

"Today in Damascus. We continue our active Ukrainian diplomacy for the sake of real security and economic cooperation."

"We agreed to work together to provide more security and opportunities for development for our societies."

"We also touched upon Ukraine’s role as a reliable supplier of food products and discussed joint opportunities to strengthen food security across the entire region."

"The leaders agreed to work together to provide 'more security and opportunities for development for our societies'."

"There is a great interest in exchanging military and security experience."

"Kyiv was a reliable grain supplier and said the two leaders discussed joint opportunities to strengthen food security across the region."

"If Russia is ready to stop strikes on our energy infrastructure, we will be ready to respond in kind."

"each side stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure over the holiday"

"People need an Easter without threats and a genuine move toward peace, and Russia has no chance to return to attacks even after Easter."

"I think that Putin understands he can't fully occupy Ukraine. It’s just that sometimes he shares messages with our partners that are not what he truly thinks."

"He suffers tremendous losses and doesn't have enough well-trained people on the battlefield. He is trying to find an off-ramp that looks like a victory."

"It is impossible."

"We also shot down drones with jet engines. This is a very good signal, I think."

"My task is to negotiate the volume, services, and types of weapons."

"In my view, these people are definitely not willing to end the war… [But] if Russia chooses the path of de-escalation, I believe a trilateral meeting will take place."

"Easter should be a time of silence and safety. A ceasefire (at) Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace."

"We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind."

""It would be right for the ceasefire to continue beyond this.""

"promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations."

"Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer."

"Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly relations with everyone in Europe, and we are ready to develop our cooperation with Hungary."

"advance cooperation with Hungary."

"Europe and every European nation must get stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability."

"Ukraine-Russia talks may be possible in September."

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented Saturday on the deadly shooting in Kyiv."

"We expect a prompt investigation... Four hostages have been rescued."

"five people are known to have died."

"We expect a swift investigation."

"There is no guarantee Russia will not target the infrastructure again."

"The EU asked Ukraine to repair the Druzhba oil pipeline, which had been destroyed by Russia. We have repaired it. We hope the EU will also deliver on the agreed commitments."

"the unblocking of a €90bn European Union loan to Kyiv was 'the right signal under the current circumstances.'"

"there can be no grounds for blocking the loans anymore."

"The EU asked Ukraine to repair the Druzhba oil pipeline, which had been destroyed by Russia. We have repaired it."

"Russia’s tactics remain unchanged – attack drones, cruise missiles, and a significant number of ballistic missiles. Most targets are civilian infrastructure in cities."

"The Russians’ tactics have not changed: strike drones, cruise missiles and a significant amount of ballistics."

"Each such strike must remind our partners that the situation requires immediate and decisive action. We need rapid strengthening of our air defence."

"Russia's tactics remain unchanged -- attack drones, cruise missiles, and a significant number of ballistic missiles."

"Every strike like this must remind our partners that the situation needs immediate and firm action, rapid strengthening of our air defences."

"stressing the need to keep investing in the air defence systems."

"These strikes are very painful for Moscow and stated that they caused multi-billion dollar losses."

"One more Russian carrier of Kalibr missiles is out of action. Major General Yevhen Khmara reported on the successful destruction of targets in the Primorsk port."

"These tankers were actively used to transport oil. Now they won’t."

"Our warriors continue to apply sanctions against Russia's shadow oil fleet – two such vessels were struck in the waters at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk."

"Our soldiers continue to apply sanctions against Russia’s shadow oil fleet — two such vessels were hit in the waters at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk."

"Ukraine's long-range capability will continue to be comprehensively developed — at sea, in the air, and on land. Glory to Ukraine."

"These tankers had been actively used to transport oil — not anymore."

"Many meetings ahead. The key priority is more security and coordination for all of us."

"Ukraine is ready to share its expertise and strengthen those who have been strengthening us since the very beginning of the full-scale invasion."

"There is now a good window of opportunity to open the negotiating clusters, and Ukraine fully deserves this."

"We are announcing a ceasefire regime starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5–6."

"We believe that human life is far more valuable than any anniversary 'celebration'. In this regard, we are announcing a ceasefire regime starting at 00:00 on the night of May 5-6."

"In this regard, we are announcing a ceasefire regime starting at 00:00 on the night of 5-6 May."

"Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses. Peace is needed, and real steps are needed to achieve it."

"while Kyiv has not received any official requests for a truce, in the time left until midnight on Wednesday 'it is realistic to ensure' that a ceasefire takes effect."

"the Russian authorities 'fear drones may buzz over Red Square' on May 9."

"It is realistic to ensure that a ceasefire takes effect."

"We announce a regime of silence starting from 00.00 on the night of May 5 to May 6."

"It is utter cynicism to ask for a ceasefire in order to hold propaganda celebrations while carrying out missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it."

"It is time for Russian leaders to take real steps to end their war, especially since Russia’s defence ministry believes it cannot hold a parade in Moscow without Ukraine’s goodwill."

"I am grateful to Hungary for its constructive approach and civilized step."

"An important step in relations with Hungary - today, the funds and valuables of Oschadbank that were seized by Hungarian special services in March of this year were returned."

"for the first time, Ukrainian forces managed to take control of an enemy position using drones and unmanned ground vehicles, without infantry involvement."

"It is utter cynicism to ask for a ceasefire in order to hold propaganda celebrations while carrying out such missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it."

"Russia has spurned the ceasefire."

"Officials would decide on 'further actions' in response to the Russian attacks."

"We can confirm that the Russian side has derailed the ceasefire regime."

"Russia continues killing people while being completely irrationally concerned only about a few hours of silence in one part of Moscow."

"In a mirror response and in reply to Russian strikes, our long-range sanctions will follow."

"Ukraine’s consent to the U.S.-brokered agreement was driven by the prospect of freeing its prisoners."

"Russia fears such an attack."

"In a mirror response to Russian strikes, we will continue our long-range sanctions. And in response to Russia's willingness to move toward diplomacy, we will proceed along the path of diplomacy."

"There is a need to establish peace, rather than running around the world's capitals begging for a pause on May 9. We need peace."

"The Russian army is not complying with the ceasefire and is not even really trying to."

"Yesterday and today, Ukraine refrained from long-range retaliatory actions in response to the absence of large-scale Russian attacks."

"As we did over the past 24 hours, Ukraine will respond in kind today as well. We will defend our positions and people’s lives."

"The Russians are already talking about strikes after May 9. Strange and certainly inappropriate of the Russian leadership."

"And it is important that the American people now view Russia precisely in this way – as an aggressor."

"For the first time in the history of this war, an enemy position was taken exclusively by unmanned platforms — ground systems and drones."

"In other words, lives were saved more than 22,000 times when a robot went into the most dangerous areas instead of a soldier."