Political Quotes

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, having taken office in May 2019. A former comedian and television producer, he gained prominence through his role in the television series 'Servant of the People,' where he played a schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes president. Zelenskyy ran for office as a political outsider, campaigning on anti-corruption and reform agendas. His leadership has been particularly noted during the ongoing conflict with Russia, where he has sought to rally international support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Quotes by year · 202120261,273 total · peak 2025 (504)
2021: 4 quotes2022: 351 quotes2023: 40 quotes2024: 26 quotes2025: 504 quotes2026: 348 quotes

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  1. We will definitely respond to this Russian strike.3 sources2026washingtonexaminer.com
  2. We do deliver entirely justified responses, and every Russian strike will be met with our response. Russia's war will be felt more and more at their own home – in Russia.2 sources2026npr.org
  3. The only reason this is still continuing is Russia's unwillingness to end this war.2 sources2026npr.org
  4. Wherever the Russians can reach with their ballistic missiles, they strike civilian infrastructure,"2 sources2026npr.org
  5. Since this morning, air raid alerts have continued in many regions – the Russians launched another wave of drones."2 sources2026npr.org
  6. Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2026

Right now, Russia's tactic is to wear down Ukraine and Ukrainians — first and foremost, our people.

npr.org
Aug 29, 2026

There must be more. We have a very specific goal, and we will achieve it.

npr.org
Aug 29, 2026

Appropriate conclusions will certainly be drawn.

cbsnews.com
Aug 29, 2026

Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions.

cbsnews.com
Aug 28, 2026

Our military intelligence is recording that, according to internal Russian documents, some components of exports from the aggressor country have already fallen by 80% this month alone.

pravda.com.ua
Aug 28, 2026

Today we received information from the American side about the meetings that took place in Moscow in recent days. There have been a number of meetings there. We had spoken beforehand, and we have also spoken with the American side now. I…

pravda.com.ua
Aug 28, 2026

The Russian side acknowledges that its Black Sea Fleet ships are also effectively blocked in Novorossiysk thanks to our drone strikes and are unable to operate at sea.

pravda.com.ua
Aug 24, 2026

“That’s why we are completely open to joint steps as part of the investigation,”

meduza.io
Aug 24, 2026

“Today, as part of a special stage of the exchange, we are bringing back 10 of our warriors — through Belarus,”

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 24, 2026

Ukraine absolutely wants peace, but it is not ready to simply surrender.

abc.net.au
Aug 24, 2026

We remember each and every one who remains in captivity.

abc.net.au
Aug 24, 2026

“We discussed this at a high level with the German side. They are well aware that Ukraine did not stand behind the execution or the very conception of this operation,”

meduza.io
Aug 23, 2026

I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk. Elections right now are a tsunami for the country that will split Ukraine.

cbsnews.com
Aug 23, 2026

Ukraine is facing another difficult winter of Russian strikes on its energy grid.

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 23, 2026

At least $8 billion is needed for 'a normal start' to 2027, plus about $20 billion more for military salaries.

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 23, 2026

We believe it will not take place in the central cities. But I don't think they will be able to hide it very well.

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 22, 2026

An absolute Russian atrocity. They're just monsters.

cbsnews.com
Aug 21, 2026

We continue, through our long-range sanctions, to bring the consequences of the war back to where it came from. Last night, our deep strikes hit an oil refinery in Perm, more than 1,600 km from the border, and the Marinovka military air…

pravda.com.ua
Aug 21, 2026

Strikes like this are simply acts of terrorism.

meduza.io
Aug 20, 2026

The interceptors for Patriot systems have not yet been replaced, and they are needed every day.

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 18, 2026

And it is equally important that our partners also complement our just kinetic responses with their own actions to put pressure on Russia and support Ukraine.

washingtonexaminer.com

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