Fellow Ukrainians!
Today our delegation returned from Geneva after negotiations with the American side and European partners. Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable. As of now, after Geneva, there are fewer points – no longer 28 – and many of the right elements have been taken into account in this framework. There is still work for all of us to do together – it is very challenging – to finalize the document, and we must do everything with dignity. We appreciate that most of the world is ready to help us and that the American side is approaching this constructively. Practically the entire day yesterday was filled with meetings – and it was challenging, extremely thorough work.
Today, the entire day has been devoted to coordination with our partners in Europe. I have already spoken with the Presidents of Finland and Lithuania, with the President of the European Council, and with the Prime Ministers of Norway and Spain. I thank all of them for their clear and sincere support – for all the information that helps us. Ukraine is not alone, and that is important.
Our team has already reported today on the new draft of steps, and this is indeed the right approach – I will discuss the sensitive issues with President Trump. Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace – this is our principle, a shared principle, and millions of Ukrainians are counting on, and deserve, a dignified peace. We will do everything for this, and we are ready to work as quickly as possible. We also understand how many interests surround Ukraine – and above all, there is the interest from Russia to derail this opportunity for an agreement and to prolong the war. We can see which interests are intertwined, and who is trying really hard to weaken our position – Ukraine’s position – spreading disinformation, intimidating our people. We are countering every such attempt to derail the end of the war. Constructive work with partners is essential to us. We are safeguarding Ukraine’s interests and protecting Ukrainians – this is our key negotiating framework. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and does everything to ensure Ukraine succeeds.
We must also be cognizant that Russia will not ease its pressure on us, on Ukraine, on our people. In these days and weeks, it is essential to take air raid alerts and all similar strike threats very seriously. We clearly understand whom we are dealing with, and all necessary orders have been issued within the Air Force and across all other components of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces. We will react. And it would be fair for all our partners – especially for the American side – to take into account the threat that their own intelligence also sees. If there are negotiations, if there is constructive engagement, if we are truly ending the war – then there must be no missiles, no massive strikes on Ukraine, on our people. This can indeed be ensured by those who are really strong in the world. And much depends on America. Russia started this war, and it is Russia that must end it. We are creating the necessary conditions for that through dialogue with our partners.
And one more thing.
Today I took part in the Crimea Platform Summit – a special format, the parliamentary dimension of the Crimea Platform. The summit was held in Sweden, and more than seventy parliamentary delegations and international organizations participated. The representation was strong and highly indicative. Countries remain on Ukraine’s side, and the hearts of people remain with Ukraine. The policies of most of our partners are grounded in the fact that people support us – they support the courage of Ukrainians and justice for people and states. It is important that the path to peace follows this very logic, and most importantly – that we remain strong, united, and effective so that Ukraine can achieve peace, a dignified peace. Thank you, thank you to every Ukrainian for your support. I am proud of our people.
Glory to Ukraine!
