Volodymyr Zelensky

“ A lot of things are always lacking in war. But what is in abundance is pain, dirt, blood, and death. Thousands, tens of thousands of deaths.
They told you that Ukraine is posing a threat to Russia. It was not the case in the past, not in the present, it’s not going to be in the future. You are demanding security guarantees from NATO, but we also demand security guarantees. Security for Ukraine from you, from Russia and other guarantees of the Budapest memorandum.
Today, we are not part of random security alliances. The security of Ukraine is tied to the security of our neighbours. ”

“ The war is a big disaster, and this disaster has a high price. With every meaning of this word. People lose money, reputation, quality of life, they lose freedom. But the main thing is that people lose their loved ones, they lose themselves. ”

“ Because we are not talking about "peace at any cost". We are talking about peace, and about principles, justice. About everyone's right to define their own future, of safety, and everyone's right to live without threat. ”

“ But our main goal is peace in Ukraine and the safety of our people, Ukrainians. For that we are ready to have talks with anybody, including you, in any format, on any platform. The war will deprive guarantees from everybody — nobody will have guarantees of security anymore. ”

“ Ordinary people. Ordinary, simple people. Men, women, old, young, fathers, and most importantly – mothers. Just as much as the people in Ukraine, no matter how much they try to convince you of the opposite. ”

“ They need to know the truth, and the truth is that it is time to stop now, before it is too late. And if the Russian leaders don’t want to sit with us behind the table for the sake of peace, maybe they will sit behind the table with you. Do Russians want the war? ”

“ The people of Ukraine want peace. Ukrainian authorities want peace. We want it, and we make it. We do everything in our power.
We are not alone. It's true, Ukraine is supported by many countries. Why? ”

“ The people. Who doesn’t want it the most? The people! Who can stop it? The people. But are there those people among you? I am sure. Public figures, journalists, musicians, actors, athletes, scientists, doctors, bloggers, stand-ups. ”