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 · 2021–20261,430 total · peak 2026 (506)
2021: 4 quotes2022: 350 quotes2023: 40 quotes2024: 26 quotes2025: 504 quotes2026: 506 quotes
Nov 22, 2025

We defended, defend and will always defend Ukraine. Because only here is our home. And in our home, Russia will definitely not be the master.

cbsnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

We defended, defend, and will always defend Ukraine. Because only here is our home.

cbsnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

We all know how and why millions of our people died, starved to death, and millions were never born.

cbsnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

Ukraine faces difficult choice as US proposes peace plan

abcnews.go.com
Nov 22, 2025

Now Ukraine may find itself facing a very difficult choice: either loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner.

apnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

Our representatives know how to defend Ukraine’s national interests and exactly what is needed to prevent Russia from carrying out a third invasion, another strike against Ukraine.

nytimes.com
Nov 21, 2025

Points of a plan to end the war — [America's] vision.

cbsnews.com
Nov 19, 2025

We count on the strength of Turkish diplomacy, on (how) it’s understood in Moscow.

apnews.com
Nov 19, 2025

Every brazen attack against ordinary life indicates that the pressure on Russia (to stop the war) is insufficient.

apnews.com
Nov 14, 2025

Aimed at causing maximum harm to people and civilian infrastructure

theguardian.com
Nov 14, 2025

A specially calculated attack to cause as much harm as possible to people and civilians

apnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

I want to live in a world where I am simply respected. Not intimidated, not killed. I want to live in such a world.

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

Befriending Russia is not a solution for America. In terms of values, Ukraine is much closer to the US than Russia.

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

Leaders are afraid of their societies. They don’t want to be involved in the war.

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

Of course. We’ve been asking for many things including weapons and membership of the EU and Nato.

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

It’s never enough. It’s enough when the war ends. And enough when Putin understands that he has to stop.

theguardian.com
Nov 9, 2025

No … we are not enemies with America. We are friends. So why should we be afraid?

theguardian.com
Nov 1, 2025

It’s crucial that those responsible face the consequences.

nypost.com
Nov 1, 2025

This is a sensitive issue, with a great deal of quiet diplomatic work underway.

nypost.com
Nov 1, 2025

We are providing our partners with lists of children who must be returned.

nypost.com
Oct 31, 2025

We count on America, Europe, and the G7 countries not to ignore Moscow's intent to destroy everything.

cbsnews.com
Oct 25, 2025

America, Europe and the G7 countries can help ensure that such attacks no longer threaten lives.

cbsnews.com
Oct 25, 2025

It is precisely because of such attacks that we pay special attention to Patriot systems — to be able to protect our cities from this horror. It is critical that partners who possess relevant capability implement what we have discussed in…

cbsnews.com
Oct 23, 2025

We waited for this. God bless, it will work. And this is very important.

nypost.com

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