Офіс Президента України / Office of the President of Ukraine
Київ
Joined July 2014
- Tweets25.2K
- Following252
- Followers458K
- Likes2.9K
These days, our defenders are achieving record results in eliminating Russian occupiers – Russia is suffering record manpower losses on the front, both daily and weekly. Ukraine’s long-range sanctions are working too. We are responding to Russia’s war and proving that it must be brought to an end. Russia can do this – end its war. It is important that America convince Russia of precisely that.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Our negotiating team is already in the United Arab Emirates. The first meeting is tomorrow. Our European partners will also be there, and we will have separate formats with them. All of them must serve one purpose: bringing real peace closer.
At the meetings in Abu Dhabi, our team will propose de-escalatory steps, and there must be an understanding of how to arrange a trilateral meeting at the leaders’ level to bring this war to an end fairly and for real.
Peace is needed. Security guarantees are needed. Real resources for Ukraine’s postwar recovery are needed.
I want to thank our military. The front is strong, and all our operations are proceeding exactly as planned. The 95th Airborne Assault Brigade, operating in the Oleksandrivka direction – thank you very much, warriors! They are conducting successful offensive operations and keep destroying the occupiers. The 37th Separate Marine Brigade – thank you for reliably repelling Russian assaults. Also, the 127th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade and the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, operating in the Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi direction – thank you!
Our Unmanned Systems Forces. Thank you to the 20th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade and the K-2 unit: excellent results. Also, our Navy warriors, especially the crew of our mobile Neptune missile system that carried out strikes on Russian military production facilities in the Rostov region and the city of Oryol. Thank you for your precision, guys!
And special thanks to all the warriors of the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Center. This is a consistently highly effective unit. Alpha is responsible for the highest number of strikes against Russian occupiers.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Russia’s ballistic campaign against Ukraine continues, and unfortunately, because of the shortage of Patriot missiles, there have been significant hits. Today, Ukraine is generating more electricity than it consumes. But because Russia is striking substations and power grids, we are seeing significant shortages in Kyiv and other regions.
The Russians are striking bridges across the Dnipro – from Kyiv all the way to Zaporizhzhia. During the night leading into today, the Kyiv Northern Bridge was hit. Six ballistic missiles were fired at the bridge, and four struck it.
Our country will be represented in several formats in November that can bring Ukraine greater strength: the G7, the Coalition of the Willing, and Ramstein. We are working to make each of these formats as productive as possible. And the results must focus first and foremost on air defenses and energy.
F-16s are being actively used to shoot down jet-powered “shaheds.” In the past 24 hours, since yesterday evening, our aircraft alone have shot down 62 jet-powered “shaheds.” And our Air Force is getting results like this virtually every day.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
We now have intel that another strike is being prepared – targeting our energy sector, bridges across the Dnipro, and civilian infrastructure. The Air Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine overall are preparing to protect us. We need interceptor missiles for our Patriots. Every agreement matters, and every day counts when it comes to deliveries. We're asking our partners very strongly: please don't put off deliveries.
Please stay safe, given the threat of missile attacks. Glory to Ukraine!
In just one of our villages, where Russians dropped around ten glide bombs, rescue teams are still digging through the rubble, pulling people out.
The village is called Komyshuvakha. And almost the whole world is silent about it. In this one village, in just one day, nearly a hundred people may have been killed by Russian bombs.
So far, 43 bodies have been pulled from the rubble. Another 53 people are still missing.
They were all inside a school building, where people had come to receive humanitarian aid. The Russians knew exactly what they were hitting.
Please, do not stay silent about crimes like this.
Address by the President to the participants of the 30th Ibero-American Summit.
Office of the President of Ukraine retweeted
Since the first days of the full-scale war, railway workers have been part of our defense.
Military logistics for the front, the evacuation of millions of people, sustaining exports, and “iron diplomacy” for world leaders – this is your daily work.
Thank you for the courage, bravery, and professionalism on which the resilience of all Ukraine rests.
We honor the memory of the fallen railway workers. We remember each and every one who gave their life on the tracks.
Glory to Ukraine!
President Zelenskyy’s Foreign Policy Work in October: Sanctions Against Russia (3/3)
Ukraine imposed sanctions on Russian entities and individuals, including those involved in the production of ballistic missiles, military aircraft, armored vehicles, missile weapons, and drones, as well as those involved in developing the Rassvet satellite communications system, and 39 vessels of Russia’s shadow fleet.
Sanctions measures taken by partner countries:
➡️ The United States imposed new sanctions on the Russian payment network A7 Network, linked to Russia’s Promsvyazbank.
➡️ The European Union imposed its largest sanctions package, targeting 826 legal entities and 743 individuals.
➡️ The United Kingdom approved two sanctions packages – one targeting the LNG fleet, those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children, and those spreading disinformation; the other targeting 26 companies and individuals and 12 shadow fleet tankers.
➡️ Japan froze the assets of 33 organizations and 9 individuals, imposed restrictions on 35 shadow fleet vessels, banned exports to four companies in Türkiye and the UAE, and expanded its ban on exports of industrial goods to Russia based on HS codes.
President Zelenskyy’s Foreign Policy Work in October: Defense Packages and Energy Assistance (2/3)
➡️ The European Commission allocated two tranches of military assistance totaling €4.1 billion and €2.9 billion in budget support.
➡️ Belgium: plans to deliver additional F-16s by the end of the year and help with supplies of 20 mm ammunition.
➡️ United Kingdom: a £45 million surface-to-air missile package and £500 million in additional military assistance.
➡️ Estonia: €10 million for PURL.
➡️ Latvia: a military assistance package.
➡️ Germany: a package worth more than €1.3 billion in military assistance and energy support.
➡️ France: announced preparations for a new defense package and the start of training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale fighter jets.
➡️ Finland: the 35th military assistance package worth around €1 million.
➡️ United States: approved the sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, along with related equipment and services, to Ukraine, at an estimated cost of $2.1 billion.
Support for Ukraine’s energy sector:
➡️ Nearly €250 million was received from Germany. Sweden will provide another €45 million, the Netherlands €40 million, and Norway around €48 million. Malta also contributed funds.
➡️ World Bank: $116.2 million in investments for Ukraine.
➡️ 98 humanitarian shipments of energy equipment, with a total weight of around 1,387 tons, from Austria, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Finland, Czechia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
President Zelenskyy’s Foreign Policy Work in October: Strengthening Air Defense and the Energy Sector, Diplomatic Efforts to Achieve Peace, Progress Toward EU Membership, and the Release of Our People from Russian Captivity (1/3)
On October 23, a prisoner exchange took place: 270 warriors and 9 civilians returned to Ukraine. People were also rescued from temporarily occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region.
The President held 37 international meetings and 21 phone calls. He visited the United Kingdom, Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands, and Türkiye.
➡️ In London, President Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Ukraine will receive an additional £10 billion in financial support.
➡️ In Brussels, the President participated in a European Council meeting and discussed assistance to protect Ukraine with European leaders.
➡️ In Oslo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed ways to achieve a diplomatic end to the war with the U.S. President’s envoys, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre.
➡️ In The Hague, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten. There will be an additional €500 million military support package and a €1.2 billion nonlethal assistance package.
➡️ In Istanbul, the Presidents of Ukraine and Türkiye discussed preparations for a trilateral meeting in the Ukraine–U.S.–Russia format and security in the Black Sea region. Türkiye will also provide additional generators and other energy equipment.
This year, the Russians have adopted a new tactic – they are striking not only power generation facilities but also carrying out many strikes against power grids, against energy distribution infrastructure. There is a lot of restoration work to do, and new strikes keep coming. Dozens of strikes a day. Our energy workers and repair crews are doing an outstanding job, carrying out an enormous amount of work. Right now, the speed of restoration is just as important as having missiles for air defense systems.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
We have intel that Russia is preparing a new massive attack on our country – primarily targeting energy and logistics. The assumption is basically that tomorrow the world will be watching the American midterms, and what is happening here in Ukraine, along with our difficulties with air defense and Patriot missiles, will be overlooked.
We need signals from the world to Russia that will make them feel that terror is no good, that it will bring no gains, and that as long as this war continues, their oil will burn, and they will not be able to make money doing business with the world. We must not play games with Russia’s oil or gas revenues. We must put pressure on Russia in such a way that it has no alternative but to end this war. America can do this.
Office of the President of Ukraine retweeted
Обговорив із сенаторами США підтримку України, перемовний процес та гарантії безпеки.
Провів розмову у форматі відеоконференції з головою Комітету Сенату США зі збройних сил Роджером Вікером та членом Комітету Сенату з питань розвідки Майклом Беннетом.
Під час зустрічі американські сенатори порушили низку актуальних тем, зосередившись на ключових викликах, з якими Україна стикається на нинішньому етапі протистояння російській агресії, та пріоритетних напрямах двосторонньої співпраці.
Оцінюючи посилення ударів РФ по тилових містах України, наголосив, що російські обстріли цивільної та критичної інфраструктури є систематичним терором, який не має військової доцільності й принципово не змінює ситуації на фронті. Україна критично залежить від американської допомоги у сфері систем раннього попередження про повітряні загрози для захисту цивільного населення під час зими.
Ціную зусилля США в організації та просуванні переговорного процесу, про що проінформував американську сторону під час розмови. Для досягнення результату необхідно підготувати належні умови, тому Україна очікує на прогрес під час наступного раунду тристоронніх переговорів.
Відзначив особливу важливість питань гарантій безпеки для України. Будь-яке мирне врегулювання чи припинення бойових дій без чітких безпекових механізмів не гарантуватиме сталого миру. Тому вироблення надійних архітектур безпеки за участю партнерів є одним з основних пріоритетів України.
Відповідні домовленості слід розглядати не як односторонню благодійність, а як прагматичну інвестицію США у зміцнення оборонних спроможностей і власну безпеку.
We continue working with all our partners on air defense and F-16 ammunition. We’re preparing new decisions in the near future. I thank everyone who’s really helping.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Every day Russian strikes hit our energy infrastructure, causing extensive damage. Russia’s operation against our power generation, energy grids and interconnectors continues. It launched 17 ballistic missiles last night, some of which struck our oil refining infrastructure in Kremenchuk.
The Russians have not taken a single step toward energy de-escalation. We will act accordingly and justly.
Today, both national leaders and many public figures expressed their condolences to Ukraine. But it is also important that America not remain silent about the killings that continue unabated. Of course, we are doing everything possible to ensure that the humanitarian operation in Oleshky succeeds, and Ukrainian forces are maintaining the ceasefire. And humanitarian aspects must be felt not just in one particular section of the front. We must act and turn the situation around so that Russia moves toward de-escalation and so that this applies to our entire country, not just Oleshky.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
I received a report – we carried out two missile strikes, destroying two Russian Su-34s and hitting an Iskander launcher. Thank you, guys, for this result! Another aspect of our anti-ballistic work is the packages of interceptors, primarily for Patriots, that our partners can provide us. They must protect lives. We now have intel about the Russians preparing new ballistic missile attacks. We need the capabilities to shoot down this Russian evil and are awaiting the decisions. Thank you to everyone who really helps us!
Office of the President of Ukraine retweeted
Today, Russia once again showed how it really feels about ending the war and seeking peace.
The deliberate mass killing of civilians right on the streets and in residential buildings in several Ukrainian cities in a single day – these are Russia’s “arguments” in negotiations.
Ukraine and the entire free world must respond to this with real strength. For every victim in Ukraine, Russian defense industry facilities must burn, and Moscow’s very ability to wage aggression must be destroyed. Only the military strength of Ukraine and its partners can stop the daily loss of life caused by bombs, drones, and missiles in the heart of Europe.
I call on Ukraine’s partners to give the aggressor a fitting response to its daily terror. Long-range weapons to suppress Russia’s ability to wage its genocidal war, effective air defense systems to save the lives of Ukrainian civilians – this is what will truly bring peace closer.
Only together can we stop Russian evil.
Today, I spoke with the leaders of Norway and Finland following their conversations with Putin. We will also stay in contact with the American side. We must protect lives. We must bring peace closer. We must shape policy toward Russia in a way that sparks their interest in de-escalation steps. Without pressure, there is no peace. Peace does not come to the powerless.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
This year, Ukraine’s positions on the front remain stronger than they have been in a long time during this war. If our partners’ support for Ukraine remained just as strong – particularly when it comes to Patriots and other air defense capabilities – Ukraine would be in a much better position diplomatically as well. Just now, in October alone – since October 14 – there have already been several Russian ballistic missile attacks. Essentially, in two weeks, more than 100 ballistic missiles have been launched against Kyiv and the region. Unfortunately, there are significant restrictions on supplies, with air defense packages being delayed. I want to thank all our partners who provide their support on time.
Office of the President of Ukraine retweeted
Ветерани мають бути серед тих, хто формує майбутнє України.
Сьогодні Верховна Рада ухвалила законопроєкт № 13478-1, який передбачає відновлення відкритих конкурсів на посади державної служби та в органи місцевого самоврядування. Важливо, що документ закріплює пріоритетне право ветеранів на посади державної служби за рівних професійних компетентностей.
Це важливий крок до ширшого залучення наших захисників і захисниць до державного управління.
Українські ветерани мають унікальний досвід лідерства, відповідальності, управління та ухвалення рішень у найскладніших умовах. Цей досвід повинен працювати на розвиток держави.
Наше завдання – створити умови, за яких вони зможуть реалізувати свій потенціал у державних інституціях, місцевому самоврядуванні, економіці та загалом керівництві країною.
Ветеранська політика має поєднувати належний захист і підтримку з реальними можливостями для професійного розвитку та участі в житті держави.
Саме так формується сильна держава – через досвід, професіоналізм і відповідальність її громадян. Сильна держава – це сильні люди на правильних місцях.
Рухаємося далі.
Слава Україні!
There is an arrangement to unblock access to the city of Oleshky that should be implemented soon. In the occupied part of our Kherson region, the Russians have mined the roads, making the situation dire. We hope this humanitarian operation can be carried out – access to Oleshky can be unblocked, food and medicine can be brought in, and people can leave this combat zone. We have been negotiating this for some time and at various levels. Ukraine will do its part. We count on American mediation to work.
From President Zelenskyy’s address.
The most important thing today is that Starlink and Starshield operations have been restored to the speeds we had before the restrictions. The speeds are now where they need to be. The restoration began overnight, and by this morning, speeds were already sufficient. This matters: for our frontline logistics, for defending Ukraine against jet-powered “shaheds.”
I thank all Americans and all our partners who took this seriously and truly helped – members of Congress, senators, all the media, the State Department, and the President. Protecting lives matters.
Thank you @iceye_global and @nokia for supporting and strengthening Ukraine. This can help Finland and all of Europe too.
ICEYE and @Nokia announced today a partnership with The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine to develop sovereign satellite communications. ICEYE has supported Ukraine since 2022 and delivers sovereign space capability at speed. This builds on that.
Read more: hubs.li/Q04C3bj-0
Following the Ukraine–Finland Business Forum, seven documents were signed in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, strengthening cooperation between the military-industrial complexes, security agencies, and economic sectors of both countries.
➡️ The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and Finnish company Kenno Tech, which operates in the defense industry and specializes in protective armored barriers and modular structures, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
➡️ The Unmanned Systems Research Center and Patria Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Continuing Strategic Cooperation, reaffirming the Parties’ commitment to establishing a joint venture in Finland for the manufacturing and development of unmanned systems for military and dual-use purposes.
➡️ The Federation of Employers of Ukraine and the Confederation of Finnish Industries signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Establishment of the Ukrainian-Finnish Industrial Council.
➡️ The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and Finnish companies Nokia Defense and ICEYE signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in the field of space, particularly on developing the Ministry’s satellite communications capabilities.
➡️ Avantazh Technology and Elematic Oyj signed a Letter of Intent on an industrialized housing and precast concrete factory project in Ukraine.
➡️ Bavovna Miltech and Insta signed a Joint Statement of Intent on establishing production and development capability in Finland for heavy unmanned aerial systems – bombers and carriers.
➡️ Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi and Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo signed a Certificate of Donation for the transfer of ten diesel locomotives to Ukraine.
Thank you for the interview!
What do you say to your family when you don’t know if you’ll ever see them again?
In February 2022, he told his wife and children the war had begun. Then he left as Russian forces advanced towards Kyiv, unsure what the coming hours would bring.
This is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Before politics, he built a successful career in Ukrainian television as a writer, producer and performer, even portraying a president on screen. In 2019, he was elected President of Ukraine. Three years later, Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Sitting down with him was surreal and an enormous responsibility. It was a rare chance to hear his account of the first hours of the war and the decisions that followed.
We discussed things like:
How he found out Russia had invaded.
Why he refused an offer to evacuate Kyiv.
The 64km Russian military convoy advancing towards the capital.
How Russian forces tried to capture a key airport.
His account of discovering hundreds of bodies after Russian occupation.
What he believes it will take to end the war.
But I also wanted to understand how he’d been coping.
One of my first questions was simply, “How are you doing?” His answer was: “It’s hard.”
He spoke about meeting parents whose children had been killed. Some, he explained, simply ask him for a hug.
And as he spoke, there were tears in his eyes.
Whatever your views on the war or the decisions made by those involved, this is a rare opportunity to hear his account of events that have changed millions of lives.
Because behind every map, every headline and every political decision, there are real people.
Out now on all platforms ❤️👊🏾
(President Zelenskyy was recorded in Ukrainian and dubbed in English.)