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
Mar 1, 2025

We need ammunition, not a ride …

alternet.org
Mar 1, 2025

We've been fighting for three years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side.

cbsnews.com
Mar 1, 2025

A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine.

cbsnews.com
Mar 1, 2025

No. This decision can only be done by the people of Ukraine. Americans vote for their presidents... and only Ukrainians vote for Ukrainians.

newsweek.com
Mar 1, 2025

I am ready to step down for peace. If no peace, I am happy to step down in exchange for NATO for Ukraine.

newsweek.com
Feb 28, 2025

This loan will enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

newsweek.com
Feb 28, 2025

The war began when Russia brought this war to our country. And they are not right.

msnbc.com
Feb 28, 2025

I want to thank you, the people of the United Kingdom, such big support from the very beginning of this war.

nbcnews.com
Feb 28, 2025

I am not playing cards.

cnn.com
Feb 28, 2025

We are ready for peace but we have to be in a strong position.

cbsnews.com
Feb 28, 2025

Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit.

commondreams.org
Feb 27, 2025

I’m grateful to the U.S. for their support. I'm very thankful to -- to Americans for all your support. You did a lot. I'm thankful to President Trump and to Congress, bipartisan support.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 27, 2025

Thank you America, thank you for your support.

nbcnews.com
Feb 27, 2025

I’m very thankful to Americans for all your support.

nbcnews.com
Feb 27, 2025

Only the Ukrainian people can demand my resignation.

nbcnews.com
Feb 27, 2025

He killed our people, and he didn’t exchange prisoners.

nbcnews.com
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

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