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
Sep 4, 2026

The Kremlin considers Coca-Cola an enemy and that the strike on an American company is a signal.

npr.org
Sep 4, 2026

The drone was aimed directly at the office of the head of the Security Service in that building. I instructed Poklad to deliver an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike, to the Russians once…

pravda.com.ua
Sep 4, 2026

I ordered an appropriate, tangible response and, where possible, one that mirrors this strike, to the Russians once everything was ready.

cyprus-mail.com
Sep 4, 2026

As for the damaged building, it will definitely be repaired. And the Russians will receive a painful response to their strikes – more special operations, exposed agent networks and destroyed enemies.

pravda.com.ua
Aug 31, 2026

This year, winter is an obvious priority for everyone.

meduza.io
Aug 31, 2026

Four companies have developed the relevant interceptor drones, and one company has the most successful technology.

npr.org
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

Those who allowed this must certainly bear responsibility for their decisions.

meduza.io
Aug 29, 2026

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

npr.org
Aug 29, 2026

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

cbsnews.com
Aug 29, 2026

Appropriate conclusions will certainly be drawn.

cbsnews.com
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 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 26, 2026

The war must return to where it came from. Ukraine responds to Russian strikes, and we do so in a way that ensures the cost of the war for the aggressor inevitably rises.

themoscowtimes.com
Aug 24, 2026

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

meduza.io
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 24, 2026

We remember each and every one who remains in captivity.

abc.net.au
Aug 24, 2026

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

abc.net.au
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 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

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

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 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

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