Office of the President of Ukraine

Report to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa, on the work of Ukrainian teams in the Gulf region. Over the past week, I visited the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. I held meetings with leadership of those countries and relevant institutions. Additionally, Ukrainian military specialists are operating in each of these countries under the coordination of the National Security and Defense Council. The work is focused on two areas. The first is the use of Ukrainian technologies to counter aerial threats, in particular UAV attacks. The second is consultations with partners on assessing the security situation and preparing practical solutions for air defense based on Ukraine's experience. Our teams conducted expert assessments of the protection of critical infrastructure facilities and developed concrete solutions. Expert recommendations are also being provided to improve the effectiveness of certain air defense systems. Interception units have been deployed to protect civilian and critical infrastructure. Work is also underway to expand coverage areas. Further steps for developing long-term security cooperation with each of these countries have also been defined. Ukraine stands in defense of life and sovereignty alongside those who support us in preserving our independence. We seek to further strengthen security partnerships with our allies.

We have received signals from the U.S. side indicating readiness to continue working within the existing negotiation formats to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. There has been a pause in the talks, and it is time to resume them. We are doing everything to ensure that the negotiations are genuinely substantive.   The Ukrainian team – the political members of the negotiating group – is already on the way, and we expect a meeting this Saturday. Our priority is to do everything possible to create the conditions for a dignified peace.

President Zelenskyy’s address to the European Council meeting.

🇺🇦🇪🇸 Nine documents were signed during the visit of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Spain. ➡️ Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Spain on Technical and Financial Cooperation establishes a legal framework for implementing various programs and projects in Ukraine with Spain’s financial support. ➡️ Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Spain and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine concerning Coproduction in the Kingdom of Spain provides for the joint development and manufacture of integrated defence systems to strengthen production capabilities. The document covers technology exchange, sharing of knowledge and experience, and conducting defense research. ➡️ Memorandum of Understanding between the Diplomatic School of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will enhance cooperation in diplomatic education. It opens opportunities for exchange of experience, training programs, and research. ➡️ Contract between Ukrzaliznytsia and TRIA INGENIERÍA. This is the first project under the infrastructure restoration and modernization program, for which Spain allocated €200 million last November. An innovative bogie for freight wagons with automatic track gauge adjustment will be developed, enabling faster delivery of Ukrainian export goods across Europe. ➡️ Grant Agreement on non-repayable funding between Ukrzaliznytsia and Instituto de Crédito Oficial for the practical implementation of the automatic track gauge adjustment technology for freight wagons. Agreements were also signed between Spanish and Ukrainian companies: ➡️ Cooperation Agreement between Spain’s Sener Group and Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. ➡️ Cooperation Agreement between Spain’s Sener Group and the State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch. ➡️ Cooperation Agreement between Spain’s Sener Group and the Ukrainian research and production enterprise Radionix. Each of these three agreements focuses on establishing collaboration in the missile sector and air defense, aimed at strengthening the protection of Ukraine’s skies. ➡️ Cooperation Agreement between Spanish company Escribano and Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems manufacturer Skyeton. The companies will jointly develop and manufacture attack laser-guided systems based on Ukrainian-made unmanned systems.

President Zelenskyy’s address to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

I interviewed President @ZelenskyyUa today on a potential US-Ukraine drone deal that could change the future of warfare — if only the US would sign on.

One can’t compare the first “shaheds” used at the beginning of the war with the ones used today. Current models are faster and have new engines. For example, when we first created the system of mobile fire groups that shot down “shaheds” about two years ago, the Russians modified them and we couldn’t intercept them anymore. Every time we upgraded our technology, they did the same, because they had gained experience terrorizing our people on a large scale. You can't upgrade to a new version if you don't use thousands of drones. And where can you use thousands? Not on the battlefield, for the most part. “Shaheds” were not used on the battlefield. 99% of them were used to target civilians. President Zelenskyy in an interview with i24NEWS and Jerusalem Post.

The Russians are not preparing for peace. We must ensure complete protection – and that is exactly what we are doing. Meanwhile, we are not postponing negotiations; no one is disappointed in diplomacy. This is not a matter of emotions, as some might say. It is a matter of what partners are ready for. Russia operates in a very simple way: if they are afraid, they’re willing to toe the line. If pressure on Russia is weakened, Russia thinks it has struck gold and can continue the war. That is why pressure on the aggressor is the key to peace, real diplomacy, and real agreements. Today, I gave new instructions to Rustem Umerov. He is in constant communication with the American side, 24/7. This week we will also work with our partners in Europe so that Ukraine has greater capabilities to defend itself, and our partners are more willing to support us. Thank you to everyone who is helping.

The partial easing by the United States of sanctions on Russian oil currently sitting on tankers at sea could give Russia roughly ten billion dollars for its war. President Zelenskyy, during a press conference with Emmanuel Macron. president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava…

Now, especially following the outbreak of the new war in the Middle East, it is entirely clear that real protection for any nation comes specifically through joint action. The United States of America, along with more than 10 countries in Europe and the Middle East, has already reached out to Ukraine, requesting our support for their defensive capabilities. Our teams are working together, including already in countries in the Middle East, and Ukraine believes that primarily our region, all of Europe, and other European countries also need more cooperation and wider application of the experience we have gained in protecting our lives and defending Ukraine. Romania, together with other European countries and the United States, has helped us protect our skies – we are grateful for that, and this is particularly related to the component of defense against missiles. We value Romania’s readiness to continue cooperation, and we are proposing to expand collaboration between our countries to defend against all the threats that Russia may unleash – all the threats that arise every day. And that threat is not only directed at Ukraine. president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava…

Every year on August 31, Ukraine will observe Romanian Language Day. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the relevant decree and announced it in Bucharest during a joint press conference with the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan. Ukraine values the attention and respect Romania shows in supporting our people, including Ukrainian citizens residing in the country. The establishment of Romanian Language Day in Ukraine is one such decision aimed at strengthening our humanitarian and cultural cooperation and fostering mutual respect between our peoples. In Romania, Ukrainian Language Day is observed annually on November 9. Read more: bit.ly/4dhOSuw

In Bucharest, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Romania Nicușor Dan signed three bilateral documents. ➡️ The Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and Romania sets out the priorities for cooperation at the political level, in defense and security, European integration, regional cooperation, trade, transport, infrastructure, agriculture, and the environment. ➡️ The Framework Arrangement on Cooperation in the Energy Sector will strengthen collaboration in energy and provide for the implementation of specific projects. The construction of a power line between Chernivtsi and Suceava is planned, along with the commissioning of the Porubne–Siret transmission line. ➡️ The Joint Statement of Intent Concerning the Co-Production of Defense Materiel in Romania lays the foundation for manufacturing weapons under the Build with Ukraine initiative. Romania will provide funding to establish and operate a facility producing Ukrainian armaments, primarily drones, including through the involvement of the pan-European SAFE instrument.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards and honors to civic activist Serhii Sternenko, singer Iryna Fedyshyn, stand-up comedian Vasyl Baidak, actress Anastasiia Pustovit, singer Ramil Nasirov, literary scholar Vira Ageyeva, and a range of Ukrainian volunteers, doctors, educators, scientists, cultural figures, athletes, and journalists for their contributions to the fight against Russian aggression. Further details on award recipients: bit.ly/4shJ1d0

In February, the President held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, was on a visit to Munich, and hosted the leaders of partner countries in Kyiv on the day marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. ➡️ In Germany, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Munich Security Conference, visited the first German-Ukrainian joint drone production venture, and received the first UAV produced there. ➡️ On the fourth anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian aggression, the leaders of Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Croatia, and Sweden, the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, as well as the Minister of National Defense of Lithuania arrived in Kyiv. ➡️ A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing took place in Kyiv, attended by 36 country representatives in offline and online formats, as well as the Ukraine – Nordic-Baltic Summit. ➡️ The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, agreed on the participation of the European Commission in implementing Ukraine’s updated energy strategy – restoring the energy sector and rebuilding the system. ➡️ It was possible to return 157 Ukrainians, most of whom had been in Russian captivity since 2022. A number of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia also returned to Ukraine – their total number within the Bring Kids Back UA initiative reached two thousand. Defense and energy packages: Sweden – military aid package worth over $1.4 billion, $100 million in energy support, $100 million for the PURL initiative. The United Kingdom – $200 million for PURL, $680 million to finance air defense, about $27 million to support Ukraine’s energy system. Norway – $1.26 billion for drones, $940 million for air defense and technical support for F-16 fighter jets, $130 million for PURL. Denmark – an additional €510 million to replenish the Ukraine Fund in 2026, €47 million in humanitarian and energy aid, €32.6 million to strengthen and modernize training infrastructure for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Come Back Alive Foundation. Finland – defense package worth €43.2 million, €20 million in humanitarian aid. Lithuania – 30 missiles for MANPADS, a Joint Statement of Intent adopted on co-production of defense products on the territory of Lithuania. Funding for the first projects will amount to at least €100 million under the SAFE instrument. Estonia – €11 million for PURL. Latvia – €10 million for PURL. Iceland – $6.5 million to support Ukraine’s energy sector and $8 million contribution to PURL. Canada – 2 billion Canadian dollars in military aid, 400 armored vehicles, and 20 million Canadian dollars to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The Netherlands – $107 million for the PURL initiative. Japan – $41 million for Ukraine’s priority reconstruction needs. Croatia – €1.5 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, €500,000 in energy equipment, and €1.5 million in robotic demining machines. Switzerland – energy aid package worth over $35 million. Israel – 117 mobile power stations for the Kyiv region. Czechia – 55 electric generators. Italy – 10 high-capacity mobile power generators.

Europe must finally equip itself with real strength, real ability to defend its skies, its land, and its sea against any type of attack. In particular, this means building sufficient air defense production capacity — both against drones and against ballistic missiles. The situation in the Middle East shows how difficult it is to provide one hundred percent protection against missiles and “shahed” drones. Even in the Gulf countries, which have more advanced air defense systems than those provided to us so far by our partners and have them in larger quantities, not all ballistic missiles are intercepted. There were also “shaheds” that air defense in the region has not stopped. Everyone can now see that Ukraine’s experience in defense is, in many respects, irreplaceable. We are ready to share this experience and help those nations that helped Ukraine this winter and throughout this war. We are ready to work on developing Europe’s shared defensive capabilities. Europe must have enough air defense missiles, enough experience in shooting down drones, and sufficient production of modern interceptor drones. Together, we can make this happen. Thank you to everyone working to strengthen the power of a united Europe.

Ukraine has proposed specific dates to Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia for a visit to Ukraine – March 6 or 9 – to discuss all issues, as agreed during a phone call between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Fico.

The vessel Ethera, which is under sanctions imposed by Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, was transporting approximately 47,000 tons of Russian oil in circumvention of sanctions. Its detention is one of the steps on the path Europe needs to take to strengthen its own security. Previously, there have also been significant decisions in this direction by the United States. This winter, the U.S. detained seven tankers, each carrying between 700,000 and nearly 2 million barrels of sanctioned oil. France and Germany have also taken action. In Italy, a vessel transporting 33,000 tons of metal from a Russian port was detained. All of this was fueling Russia’s war machine. Ukraine has long called on its partners to stop tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet. If legislative changes are required to do so, they must be made swiftly to deny Russia more time and money for its war. It is also important, following Ukraine's example, to impose restrictions on the captains of shadow fleet vessels. They must bear individual responsibility for violating sanctions. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.

For the voices of ordinary people to be heard in the negotiation track, there would have to be citizens at the table. But in the trilateral talks – Ukraine–U.S.–Russia – there are state representatives, and in Russia's case, many are essentially just text messengers. Messangers from Russia that later work on the receiving end – they receive information and pass it along. A kind of modern-day living letters from Putin to us – and then from us back to Putin. The human dimension in these negotiations exists only to the extent that, when the Russians have a relevant mandate, it becomes possible to negotiate exchanges. That humanitarian track is very important. But as for the idea that the teams might simply sit down and talk like people… For us, the Russians are killers. How can we speak to them simply as people? President Zelenskyy in an interview with ZDF (2/2)

Ukrainian society has gone through a harsh winter, and the endurance of the people is striking. The winter hit people emotionally as well. It has been an exhausting winter, that’s true. But to say that Ukrainians are ready to give up everything just to make Putin stop striking with missiles and drones would be untrue. Everyone made it through the winter, but it didn’t make them any more afraid. What it did increase, however, was their hatred for these utterly irrational, atrocious attacks on civilians, children, and infrastructure. The Russians no longer bother to find excuses for hitting the energy sector. They don’t claim it was accidental, or that electronic warfare caused it, or that they were targeting military facilities. They’ve stopped looking for those arguments and openly admit they are striking energy. They want to sow chaos – but they haven’t succeeded. They were unable to really carry out a successful offensive operation in 2025, and so they decided to hit critical civilian infrastructure: hospitals, substations, water and gas supply systems, and so on. President Zelenskyy in an interview with ZDF (1/2)