Read the President’s full address below:
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
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President Zelensky recently met with European leaders in Germany and discussed the new defense package Ukraine will receive, particularly highlighting Germany’s support in providing air defense systems. The President emphasized the importance of continued aid from Germany to maintain peace in the region. Additionally, discussions were held with European leaders in London, France, Italy, and Germany on the Victory Plan to achieve peace through a strategic approach encompassing military, economic, and geopolitical aspects.
Further, President Zelensky expressed gratitude to Croatia and Balkan partners for supporting the Peace Formula and Peace Summit format. The President emphasized the need for united efforts to bring about a just end to the war. He called for solidarity from European partners to strengthen Ukraine’s position and work towards a sustainable peace.
President Zelensky also highlighted Ukraine’s efforts in securing the release of citizens from Russian captivity, particularly focusing on the return of journalists and deported children. He expressed confidence in the Victory Plan as a stepping stone towards achieving lasting peace and unity in Europe.
The President thanked all supporters of Ukraine and expressed pride in the resilience of the Ukrainian people throughout the ongoing conflict.
Glory to Ukraine!
We agreed that Ukraine will provide a list of journalists who are currently held captive in Russia. We discussed in detail the return of civilians, the return of deported children. We hope for support.
We are preparing a meeting in Canada for this month – specifically on this point of the Peace Formula, on humanitarian issues. I have invited the Vatican to participate.
Here in Germany, and yesterday in three countries in one day – Britain, France, Italy – I presented our Victory Plan to European leaders. To Prime Minister Starmer, to President Macron, to the Head of the Italian Government Giorgia Meloni. And today during my conversation with Olaf. All the details of our strategy for achieving peace – geopolitical, military, and economic.
We explained in London what kind of long-range capabilities we need now, and what our vision is for strengthening the front. We had a very good conversation with Emmanuel, and France has already helped us in many ways to unite other partners; we are now counting on such leadership. Italy – Giorgia’s very principled position, a clear understanding of our motives and Europe’s needs. I thank Olaf for our conversation today; Germany has all the details – regarding military aspects as well as geopolitical and economic ones. We must act together – everyone who has the necessary strength, the necessary influence – to guarantee a sustainable peace, to force Russia into peace. But we must act right now, in these months. To strengthen our guys at the front. To strengthen our common positions. Now, at the team level, we will work with our partners in Europe to make the most of each planned step; and this Plan of ours should lead to an effective second Peace Summit, to bring the war to an end. And that it be a just, fair end to the war.
And one more thing.
I am grateful to Croatia and to all our partners in the Balkans and in the region of Southeast Europe for our third Summit – this format that helps to preserve European unity. I thank everyone for supporting the Peace Formula and the Peace Summit format. I am confident that the Victory Plan – if our partners are truly resolute in standing with us – will become a reliable bridge between the current situation and the peace we all strive so much for.
I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine! I am proud of our people. The world has been with Ukraine for the third year of this war, because our people, especially the people – millions of Ukrainians – they deserve support!
Glory to Ukraine!