Announcement
Volodymyr Zelensky  ·  2026-08-01 19:55

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Of course, we see every leader and every country that responds to Russia's strikes on Ukraine. But the only strong and just response – the one that truly achieves its goal and helps people – is additional support for us here in Ukraine, for our people, for our state. The world has Patriot missiles. What matters now is for our partners to make the political decision – the decision to provide the necessary packages. The United States knows what we need. Europe knows what we need. Anti-ballistic missiles must protect people – not sit in stockpiles. And every day without this relevant vital assistance gives Russia another chance to kill our people. Right now, the response must also include additional and real sanctions. Every legal entity, every individual helping enterprises in Russia producing ballistic weapons – launchers and missiles – or supplying components and everything else they need – must all be sanctioned, not only by us, but by our partners as well. There are still gaps in the G7 jurisdictions. Our diplomats need to work on that. The fuel sector – everything helping Russia restore its oil refining capacity right now – must absolutely be stopped. We'll also be discussing this with Ukraine's ambassadors. We'll hold a global meeting soon. We need real results in every area: weapons for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia. I thank everyone who is helping us! I thank everyone who defends life and saves people. Glory to Ukraine!

Notes

Of course, we see every leader and every country that responds to Russia’s strikes on Ukraine. But the only strong and just response – the one that truly achieves its goal and helps people – is additional support for us here in Ukraine, for our people, for our state. The world has Patriot missiles. What matters now is for our partners to make the political decision – the decision to provide the necessary packages. The United States knows what we need. Europe knows what we need. Anti-ballistic missiles must protect people – not sit in stockpiles. And every day without this relevant vital assistance gives Russia another chance to kill our people. Right now, the response must also include additional and real sanctions. Every legal entity, every individual helping enterprises in Russia produce ballistic weapons – launchers and missiles – or supplying components and everything else they need – must all be sanctioned, not only by us, but by our partners as well. There are still gaps in the G7 jurisdictions. Our diplomats need to work on that. The fuel sector – everything helping Russia restore its oil refining capacity right now – must absolutely be stopped. We'll also be discussing this with Ukraine’s ambassadors. We'll hold a global meeting soon. We need real results in every area: weapons for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia. I thank everyone who is helping us! I thank everyone who defends life and saves people. Glory to Ukraine!