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 · 2021–20261,439 total · peak 2026 (515)
2021: 4 quotes2022: 350 quotes2023: 40 quotes2024: 26 quotes2025: 504 quotes2026: 515 quotes
Feb 27, 2025

I don’t want to think that we will not be strategic partners.

nbcnews.com
Feb 27, 2025

I'm thankful to President Trump and to congress's bipartisan support...We are strategic partners, and even in such tough dialogue...I think that we have to be on the same side...to stop Putin.

newsweek.com
Feb 27, 2025

During the war, everybody has problems, even you. But you have a nice ocean and don't feel [it] now, but you will feel it in the future.

bbc.com
Feb 27, 2025

There should be no compromises with Vladimir Putin.

bbc.co.uk
Feb 25, 2025

The main thing for me was that we are not a debtor.

cbsnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

We won't have a ceasefire, nothing will work.

bbc.com
Feb 25, 2025

I will be very direct and ask Trump if the United States will stop support [for Ukraine] or not.

cnn.com
Feb 25, 2025

I will not accept [even] 10 cents of debt repayment in this deal. Otherwise, it will be a precedent.

cnn.com
Feb 24, 2025

I won't sign a document that 10 generations of Ukrainians will pay for.

cbsnews.com
Feb 24, 2025

Trump was living in a 'disinformation space' as Ukraine cannot hold elections during periods of martial law.

newsweek.com
Feb 24, 2025

It is Vladimir Putin who is responsible for the fact that it is currently impossible to organize free, transparent and democratic elections in Ukraine.

newsweek.com
Feb 23, 2025

That 10 generations of Ukrainians will have to repay

commondreams.org
Feb 23, 2025

If someone doesn't like [the way things are], they can choose another citizenship.

newsweek.com
Feb 23, 2025

We look forward to continuing our joint work with Germany to protect lives, bring real peace closer to Ukraine, and strengthen Europe.

cbsnews.com
Feb 23, 2025

I’m focusing on Ukraine’s security today, not in 20 years. And I don’t intend to stay in power for decades.

nbcnews.com
Feb 23, 2025

If it is peace for Ukraine, and if you really want me to leave my post, I’m ready.

nbcnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

The Russian Federation does not want to end the war and continues to escalate global tensions.

newsweek.com
Feb 22, 2025

We must do everything possible to bring a lasting and just peace to Ukraine.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

Every day, our people stand against aerial terror.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up my post, I'm ready.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

I would be willing to resign in exchange for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership.

nbcnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

It is very important to have the support of the president, and support of senate, congress, your two parties, but first of all the support for your people.

cnn.com
Feb 22, 2025

I hope it will not have influence on other steps of the United States, and they will not cancel or stop or freeze any support, especially military support to Ukraine.

cnn.com

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