💬 "Under international law, Ukraine is allowed to strike any legitimate military target on the territory of Russia because Ukraine and Russia are at war. We actually do not understand the attention to this fact because Russia is striking military, civilian, and other targets

Our counteroffensive operation in the Donetsk Region—Pokrovsk and Dobropillia sectors—continues. It was one of the most important axes for the Russians, but they failed to mount a full-scale offensive here. Our army is destroying their forces—inflicting heavy losses, taking POWs.

All night, Ukraine was under a massive attack by Russia. The enemy launched 40 missiles – cruise and ballistic – and about 580 drones of various types. I thank all our warriors who defended the skies throughout the night, and our F-16 pilots, who once again proved their prowess

By openly violating Estonian airspace, Russia undermines principles vital to the security of all UN member states. When such actions are committed by a permanent member of the Security Council, they must be addressed by that very body. Tomorrow’s UN Security Council meeting is

For the first time in 34 years, Estonia has requested an emergency UNSC meeting. This shows the unprecedented scale of threats posed by aggressive Russia to the stability of Europe. Ukraine addressed the ROK’s Presidency with a request to attend the meeting and present our

We are now preparing for a very intense week – a week of diplomacy. We can accomplish a lot if our partners hear us and support proposals that truly bring the end of the war closer. It will be the week of the UN General Assembly – with various events and meetings. The schedule

At the United Nations HQ, I participated in the signing of the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel and paid tribute to fallen aid workers. We are grateful to those who devoted their lives to selflessly saving the lives of others, even at the cost of their own safety.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the illegal “visit” to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation of the Ambassadors of Burkina Faso Aristide Tapsoba, the Republic of Mali Seydou Kamissoko, and the Republic of

I had a very detailed conversation with Mark Rutte Mark Rutte ahead of the many meetings in New York during the General Assembly, focusing above all on the need for real protection against Russian strikes. Ukraine has conveyed to its partners the urgent list of needs for air

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The UN cannot fulfil its mission while a state waging a war of aggression holds an unlawful veto over its decisions. The permanent seat was created for the USSR, which ceased to exist in 1991 – Russia simply occupied it by changing a nameplate, without any legal procedure.

💬 "“Wait and see” is not a strategy. Let’s abandon wishful thinking. Russia poses an existential threat to Europe and it will not disappear even if we close our eyes", Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the emergency UNSC meeting.

Russia’s war has proved that all energy matters are matters of security. And air defense systems are the best recovery tools for our energy system. I said this today at the high-level event “Energy Resilience and Green Recovery in Ukraine”, organised by MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 together

💬🇺🇳 "Just ten days ago, this Council held an emergency meeting requested by Poland after being intruded by two dozen Russian drones. Today we are meeting at the urgent request of Estonia after three Russian jets violated its airspace. What’s next? Which other emergency meeting

Together with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska / Олена Зеленська and our team, we have arrived in New York to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first leaders’ summit of our Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, and the annual Crimea Platform Summit, which in 2025, for the

I held a meeting with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy, Keith Kellogg. I briefed him on the situation at the front and the results of the counteroffensive operation near Dobropillia and Pokrovsk. We also touched on the development of cooperation between Ukraine and the United

Yesterday’s UN Security Council & today’s NATO NAC showed Allies stand firmly with Estonia. Russia’s provocations won’t divide us – they unite us. We will strengthen defence & speed up support to Ukraine. NATO’s Article 5 is ironclad. #StrongerTogether nato.int/cps/en/natohq/…

⚡️ The Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, is launching an international information campaign for the Fifth Summit of the Crimea Platform, which will take place on September 24 during

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the opening of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly 🇺🇳 💬 "Ukraine’s voice will resonate particularly strongly here in the coming days – for the return of our children, guarantees of security, and increasing pressure